Old Ironsides
An embellished account of the 1803 expedition by famed frigate U.S.S. Constitution--a.k.a. "Old Ironsides"--against the Barbary pirates then terrorizing American shipping, focusing on the crew and passengers of a fictional merchant ship, The Esther, who fall afoul of the same pirates and thus become involved with the Constitution's mission.
Top cast
Charles FarrellBoy
Esther RalstonGirl
Wallace BeeryBos'n
George BancroftGunner
Charles Hill MailesCommodore Preble
Johnnie WalkerStephen Decatur
Eddie FetherstonRichard Somers
George GodfreyCook
William ConklinEsther's Father (uncredited)
Effie EllslerEsther's Mother (uncredited)
Guy OliverFirst Mate (uncredited)
Fred KohlerSecond Mate (uncredited)
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Old Ironsides” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 14 Sept 2026.