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The Buccaneer

6.419382h 6mNRMovieAdventure

French pirate Jean Lafitte rescues a girl and joins the War of 1812.

DirectorCecil B. DeMille
WritersEdwin Justus Mayer·Harold Lamb
ProducersCecil B. DeMille·William LeBaron

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Cecil B. DeMille

FMFredric March
Fredric March
Jean Lafitte
FGFranziska Gaal
Franziska Gaal
Gretchen
ATAkim Tamiroff
Akim Tamiroff
Dominique You
MGMargot Grahame
Margot Grahame
Annette de Remy
WBWalter Brennan
Walter Brennan
Ezra Peavey
IKIan Keith
Ian Keith
Senator Crawford
AQAnthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn
Beluche
DDDouglass Dumbrille
Douglass Dumbrille
Governor William C.C. Claiborne
BBBeulah Bondi
Beulah Bondi
Aunt Charlotte
RBRobert Barrat
Robert Barrat
Captain Brown
FKFred Kohler
Fred Kohler
Gramby (as Fred Hohler Sr.)
HSHugh Sothern
Hugh Sothern
General Andrew Jackson

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The Buccaneer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Buccaneer?

The Buccaneer is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Buccaneer on Netflix?

No, The Buccaneer is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is The Buccaneer on Amazon Prime Video?

The Buccaneer isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Buccaneer for free?

The Buccaneer is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is The Buccaneer based on a true story?

Yes — The Buccaneer is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).