Overview
An unlikely duo embarks on a perilous journey through the heart of Africa, where adventure and romance intertwine amidst the chaos of war.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- adventurous
- romantic
- classic movie night
- adventure double feature
Movie Details
- Director
- John Huston
- Release Date
- 1952-01-07
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (1097)
Cast
- Humphrey Bogart
- Katharine Hepburn
- Robert Morley
- Peter Bull
- Theodore Bikel
- Walter Gotell
- Peter Swanwick
- Richard Marner
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The African Queen about?
- A prim missionary and a hard-drinking river captain discover courage and romance while improvising a dangerous wartime mission through colonial Africa.
- What is The African Queen like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The African Queen as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The African Queen violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The African Queen as mild.
- What did critics think of The African Queen?
- Critics broadly regard it as an exceptionally entertaining and enduring adventure romance elevated by John Huston's direction and the chemistry of its two stars.
- Which films are like The African Queen?
- Films with a similar feel include Romancing the Stone, To Have and Have Not, Mogambo, and The Quiet Man.
- How long is The African Queen?
- The African Queen runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch The African Queen?
- In United States, The African Queen is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube.
