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Where to Watch The Cruel Sea (1953) in the US
- 1953
- Approved
- 2h 6m
- 7.4IMDb
- 100%Rotten Tomatoes
The Cruel Sea is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
At the start of World War II, Cmdr. Ericson is assigned to convoy escort HMS Compass Rose with inexperienced officers and men just out of training. The winter seas make life miserable enough, but the men must also harden themselves to rescuing survivors of U-Boat attacks, while seldom able to strike back. Traumatic events afloat and ashore create a warm bond between the skipper and his first officer. Atmospheric sea footage.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Charles Frend
- Writer
- Nicholas Monsarrat, Eric Ambler
- Starring
- Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, John Stratton
Details
- Release date
- Aug 19, 1953
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 nominations total
Where to Watch The Cruel Sea (1953) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Cruel Sea in the United States?
- The Cruel Sea is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on BFI Player (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Cruel Sea or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on BFI Player (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Cruel Sea for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
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