Movie
Where to Watch The Lightship (1985) in the US
- 1985
- PG-13
- 1h 29m
- 6.3IMDb
The Lightship is available to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
Just when US Coast Guard captain Miller takes his teenage son Alex to his lightship off the coast of Virginia, Calvin Caspary and two criminal accomplices, on the run for the police, decide to hijack it. What the crazy trio didn't count on is that this small crew doesn't just keep taking it lying low, they will put up a fight. Alex hides dad's gun and wrestles his his war past and courage.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Writer
- Siegfried Lenz, William Mai, David Taylor
Details
- Release date
- Sep 26, 1986
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- 3 wins & 1 nomination
Where to Watch The Lightship (1985) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Lightship in the United States?
- The Lightship is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), Fandango at Home (HD), and Prime Video (HD).
- Can I stream The Lightship or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), Fandango at Home (HD), and Prime Video (HD).
- Can I watch The Lightship for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Lightship in the United States.
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