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The World in His Arms

1952Movie1 h 44 minNR

Romance
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes100%52%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes100%52%

Summary

A boisterous sea captain in the Pacific Coast, circa 1850, has a plan to buy Alaska from the Russians… if they don’t kill him first.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Written by
Borden Chase, Rex Beach
Produced by
Aaron Rosenberg
Music by
Frank Skinner

Everyone

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Facts

October 9, 1952 · 1 h 44 min · NR

Released
October 9, 1952
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Adventure, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese, Russian
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The World in His Arms?"

Questions about The World in His Arms

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The World in His Arms?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The World in His Arms from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The World in His Arms worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is The World in His Arms okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The World in His Arms good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The World in His Arms?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.