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title: "Reap the Wild Wind"
year: 1942
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/reap-the-wild-wind-1942"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 63617
imdb_id: "tt0035244"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 66
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Reap the Wild Wind (1942) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/reap-the-wild-wind-1942

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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[1] TMDB: Released 03/26/1942 (US). Genres: Adventure, Action, Romance. Runtime: 1h 59m.
[2] Wikipedia: Produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Starring Ray Milland, John Wayne, and Paulette Goddard. Supporting cast: Raymond Massey, Robert Preston, Lynne Overman, Susan Hayward, and Charles Bickford.
[3] AllMovie: Mentions Cecil B. DeMille.
[5] Filmaffinity: Year 1942. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Cast: John Wayne, Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland, Raymond Massey. Synopsis: In 1840...
Synopsis (TMDB): Setting is Florida Keys in 1840. Caribbean hurricanes. Salvagers of Key West, including Loxi Claiborne and her crew, reap aboard frail schooners. They face reefs to rescue sailors and cargo from shipwrecks caused by scavengers of the

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Mometu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Channel 4 | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Cecil B. DeMille
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paulette Goddard** as *Loxi Claiborne*
- **Ray Milland** as *Stephen Tolliver*
- **John Wayne** as *Captain Jack Stuart*
- **Raymond Massey** as *King Cutler*
- **Robert Preston** as *Dan Cutler*
- **Lynne Overman** as *Captain Phillip Philpott*
- **Susan Hayward** as *Drusilla Alston*
- **Charles Bickford** as *Mate of the 'Tyfib'*
- **Walter Hampden** as *Commodore Devereaux*
- **Louise Beavers** as *Maum Maria*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Reap the Wild Wind online?
Reap the Wild Wind is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Reap the Wild Wind worth watching?
Reap the Wild Wind holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 66 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Reap the Wild Wind and when was it released?
Reap the Wild Wind is a feature film with a runtime of 119 minutes. It was released in 1942. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Reap the Wild Wind?
Reap the Wild Wind was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Reap the Wild Wind — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/63617)
- [Reap the Wild Wind - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reap_the_Wild_Wind)
- [Reap the Wild Wind (1942) - Cecil B. DeMille | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related](https://www.allmovie.com/)
- [Reap the Wild Wind | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere](https://moviesanywhere.com/movie/reap-the-wild-wind-1942)
- [Reap the Wild Wind (1942) - Filmaffinity](https://www.filmaffinity.com/au/film300842.html)
- [Reap the Wild Wind (1942) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/reap-the-wild-wind/credits)

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