---
title: "The Sea Wolf"
year: 1941
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sea-wolf-1941"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 33931
imdb_id: "tt0034162"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 73
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Sea Wolf (1941) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sea-wolf-1941

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Sea Wolf is an adventure and drama film released in the United States on March 21, 1941. The film is based on Jack London's novel of terror afloat, titled The Sea-Wolf. Michael Curtiz directed the production, which stars Edward G. Robinson, Ida Lupino, John Garfield, and Alexander Knox. 

The story follows three fugitives who are fished out of the sea by a sailing ship after becoming shipwrecked. Instead of being put ashore, the fugitives find themselves prisoners of a brutal sea captain who is losing his mind. While trapped aboard the vessel with the brutal skipper, the prisoners hatch an escape plan during a crew mutiny. The feature has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes, is unrated, and falls within the naval mutiny film tradition.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Artiflix | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | Tubi TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Artiflix | Tubi TV | YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Curtiz
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Edward G. Robinson** as *'Wolf' Larsen*
- **Ida Lupino** as *Ruth Webster*
- **John Garfield** as *George Leach*
- **Alexander Knox** as *Humphrey Van Weyden*
- **Gene Lockhart** as *Dr. Prescott*
- **Barry Fitzgerald** as *Cooky*
- **Stanley Ridges** as *Johnson*
- **David Bruce** as *Young Sailor*
- **Francis McDonald** as *Svenson*
- **Howard Da Silva** as *Harrison*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Sea Wolf online?
The Sea Wolf is currently available to watch or stream on Artiflix, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Sea Wolf worth watching?
The Sea Wolf holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 73 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Sea Wolf and when was it released?
The Sea Wolf is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1941. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Sea Wolf?
The Sea Wolf was directed by Michael Curtiz.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Sea Wolf — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33931)
- [The Sea Wolf (1941) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33931-the-sea-wolf/cast)
- [The Sea Wolf (1941) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034162/)
- [The Caine Mutiny (1954) - Greatest Films](https://www.filmsite.org/cain.html)
- [The Sea Wolf (1993) ⋆ TV Movie ⋆ CELEBRI](https://www.celebri.com/)

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