Sullivan's Travels (1941)
Kernel Score: 83% · 503 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Adventure
Released: 1941-11-30
Runtime: 91 minutes
Where to watch Sullivan's Travels
- Stream: YouTube TV
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.
Sullivan's Travels parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Sullivan's Travels is a 1941 comedy about a wealthy film director who poses as a homeless man to understand hardship, encountering jail and a chain gang along the way.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Joel McCrea as John Sullivan
- Veronica Lake as The Girl
- Robert Warwick as Mr. LeBrand
- William Demarest as Mr. Jones
- Franklin Pangborn as Mr. Casalsis
- Porter Hall as Mr. Hadrian
- Byron Foulger as Johnny Valdelle
- Margaret Hayes as Secretary
- Robert Greig as Burroughs
- Eric Blore as Sullivan's Valet
Sullivan's Travels FAQ
Is Sullivan's Travels good?
Sullivan's Travels has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 503 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Sullivan's Travels?
In the US you can stream Sullivan's Travels on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Sullivan's Travels OK for kids?
Sullivan's Travels is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Sullivan's Travels is a 1941 comedy about a wealthy film director who poses as a homeless man to understand hardship, encountering jail and a chain gang along the way.
What movies are like Sullivan's Travels?
If you liked Sullivan's Travels, try Paddington 2, What's Up, Doc?, It Happened One Night and The Navigator.