Sullivan's Travels (1941)
Overview
Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.
Where to watch Sullivan's Travels
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Japan | FOD Channel, FOD | Amazon Video, FOD | Amazon Video |
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What is Sullivan's Travels about?
Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang. Sullivan's Travels is a Comedy, Romance, Adventure movie, released on 1941-11-30, runtime 91 minutes.
Is Sullivan's Travels worth watching?
TMDB users rate Sullivan's Travels 7.4 out of 10 from 538 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Sullivan's Travels?
In the United States, Sullivan's Travels streams on YouTube TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Preston Sturges
Cast
- Joel McCrea as John Sullivan
- Veronica Lake as The Girl
- Robert Warwick as Mr. LeBrand
- William Demarest as Mr. Jones
- Franklin Pangborn as Mr. Casalsis
- Porter Hall as Mr. Hadrian
- Byron Foulger as Johnny Valdelle
- Margaret Hayes as Secretary
- Robert Greig as Burroughs
- Eric Blore as Sullivan's Valet
- Torben Meyer as The Doctor
- Victor Potel as Cameraman
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Sources
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