---
title: "Moby Dick"
year: 1930
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/moby-dick-1930"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 177214
imdb_id: "tt0021149"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Moby Dick (1930) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/moby-dick-1930

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Moby Dick" (1930).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Write in original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Format: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Strict adherence to provided text.
Title: Moby Dick (1930)
Release Date: 09/20/1930 (US)
Genres: Adventure, Drama, and Romance
Runtime: 1h 20m
Synopsis: Herman Melville's mad Capt. Ahab (John Barrymore) spends years hunting the white whale that got his leg.
Source [5] mentions "Age of the Dragons (2011)" and a "Great White Dragon" - this is a different movie, ignore for the 1930 film.
Source [6] mentions Nantucket, 1850, Ishmael (Charlie Cox) - this appears to be a different production or context (Gagern Television & Film Produktion), not explicitly linked as the 1930 film in the provided snippets. I must be careful. Source [1] and [2] are the main ones for the 1930 film.
Title: Moby

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lloyd Bacon
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Barrymore** as *Ahab*
- **Joan Bennett** as *Faith*
- **Lloyd Hughes** as *Derek*
- **Noble Johnson** as *Queequeg*
- **Nigel De Brulier** as *Elijah*
- **Walter Long** as *Stubbs*
- **May Boley** as *Whale Oil Rosie*
- **Tom O'Brien** as *Starbuck*
- **Virginia Sale** as *Old Maid*
- **John Ince** as *Rev. Mapple*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Moby Dick online?
Moby Dick is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Moby Dick worth watching?
Moby Dick holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Moby Dick and when was it released?
Moby Dick is a feature film with a runtime of 80 minutes. It was released in 1930. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Moby Dick?
Moby Dick was directed by Lloyd Bacon.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Moby Dick — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/177214)
- [Moby Dick (1930) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/177214-moby-dick/cast)
- [Moby Dick (1930) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/moby-dick-1930/credits)
- [Moby Dick (1930) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/moby-dick/1068024/credits/)
- [Age of the Dragons (2011)](https://www.imdb.com/)
- [Moby Dick - Gagern Television & Film Produktion](https://www.gatefilm.de/produktionen/moby-dick)

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