Casablanca
In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.
Directed by Michael Curtiz · Drama · Romance · 102 min · 1943
Trailer
Director
Michael Curtiz
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.
Release
1943-01-15
Runtime
102 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Full Plot
The story of Rick Blaine, a cynical world-weary ex-patriate who runs a nightclub in Casablanca, Morocco during the early stages of WWII. Despite the pressure he constantly receives from the local authorities, Rick's cafe has become a kind of haven for refugees seeking to obtain illicit letters that will help them escape to America. But when Ilsa, a former lover of Rick's, and her husband, show up to his cafe one day, Rick faces a tough challenge which will bring up unforeseen complications, heartbreak and ultimately an excruciating decision to make.
Cast & Characters
Rick Blaine
Humphrey Bogart
Ilsa Lund
Ingrid Bergman
Victor Laszlo
Paul Henreid
Captain Louis Renault
Claude Rains
Major Heinrich Strasser
Conrad Veidt
Signor Ferrari
Sydney Greenstreet
Signor Ugarte
Peter Lorre
the pickpocket
Curt Bois
Sascha, the Russian bartender infatuated with Yvonne. Kinskey told Aljean Harmetz, author of Round Up the Usual Suspects: The Making of Casablanca, that he was cast because he was Bogart's drinking buddy. He was not the first choice for the role; he replaced Leo Mostovoy, who was deemed not funny enough.
Leonid Kinskey
Yvonne, Rick's soon-discarded girlfriend. Lebeau was a French refugee who had left Nazi-occupied Europe with her husband Marcel Dalio, who was a fellow Casablanca performer. She was the last surviving cast member until her death on May 1, 2016.
Madeleine Lebeau
Annina Brandel, the young Bulgarian refugee. Jack L. Warner, head of Warner Bros., was Page's stepfather. However, she landed the part without any help from him, as he did not want a family member taking up acting. Page herself only tried out for the role at the suggestion of her acting coach, viewing the part as "corny and old-fashioned", according to her son; she only changed her mind when she learned that Bergman had been cast.
Joy Page
Berger, Laszlo's Resistance contact
John Qualen
S. K. Sakall) as Carl, the head waiter
S. Z. Sakall (credited
Sam
Dooley Wilson
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $878,000, Casablanca has grossed $10.5M worldwide — about 11.9x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
The film was based on Murray Burnett and Joan Alison's unproduced play Everybody Comes to Rick's.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The project was renamed in imitation of the 1938 hit Algiers.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The original play was inspired by a trip to Europe made by Murray Burnett and his wife, who visited Vienna shortly after the Anschluss.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
In The Guardian, Paul Fairclough wrote that Cinema Vox in Tangier "was Africa's biggest when it opened in 1935".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Casablanca holds 8.1/10 on TMDb (6122 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casablanca's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Casablanca holds a 99% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Casablanca's IMDb rating?+
Casablanca has a 8.5/10 rating on IMDb from 656,718 votes.
What is Casablanca's Metacritic score?+
Casablanca has a Metascore of 100/100 on Metacritic.
Is Casablanca good? What are critics saying?+
Casablanca holds 8.1/10 on TMDb (6122 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Casablanca?+
Casablanca has a runtime of 102 min.
Who directed Casablanca?+
Casablanca was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Where can I watch Casablanca?+
Casablanca is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TCM, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Rakuten TV, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Casablanca" is varied, but largely positive. Reviewers praise its timeless quality and iconic scenes, while some express nostalgia for the film's original release in 1942. Others are drawn in by its memorable performances, particularly Bogart's portrayal of Rick Blaine.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
"Everybody comes to Rick's," or so they say. It's the middle of WWII, and one evening a certain lady walks into Rick Blaine's popular cafe. As the familiar notes of "As Time Goes By" drift through the hazy atmosphere of the cafe, Rick's life begins to get really complicated. The…
barrymost · 9/10You must remember this... Are my eyes really brown? Casablanca is one of those films that needs no introduction - or in truth - any more in-depth dissection as to its worth. Over the years it has become one of the most quoted ever pictures (sometimes wrongly), and in reality it's…
John Chard · 10/10I've just seen this on a big screen for the first time in over thirty years - no enhancements, 4K, HD - just as Michael Curtiz saw it back in 1942 and it's a cracking piece of cinema. "Rick Blaine" (Humphrey Bogart) runs his Casablanca café as a literal oasis in the North African…
CinemaSerf · 8/10**One of the best movies of all time.** Unlike some people, I believe that there are perfect movies. It doesn't happen easily, but they do exist, and I'm pretty sure this is one of them. A classic in its own right, which has withstood the test of time and continues to win sympath…
Filipe Manuel Neto · 10/10
From the trailer's comments
Finally, a trailer without the spoilers. The original was rife with them.
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