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Where to Watch They Were Expendable (1945) in the US
- 1945
- Approved
- 2h 15m
- 7.2IMDb
- 91%Rotten Tomatoes
- 86Metascore
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What it's about
In the wake of Pearl Harbor's surprise attack, World War II hero, Lt. John Brickley's experimental squadron of agile fast-attack Patrol Torpedo boats is sent to warm and humid Manila to avert a potentially imminent Japanese invasion. As he and his second-in-command, Lieutenant "Rusty" Ryan, desperately try to prove the newly-founded naval unit's worth, the enemy launches a devastating all-out attack--and despite the PT boat flotilla's undeniable success--the considerably outnumbered and outgunned American soldiers are fighting a losing battle. Little by little, the Philippine campaign is doomed to cave in, as comrades-in-arms perish in the sea. Is there glory in defeat?
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Ford, Robert Montgomery
- Writer
- William L. White, Frank Wead, Norman Corwin
- Starring
- Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed
Details
- Release date
- Dec 31, 1945
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 nominations total
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- Where to watch They Were Expendable in the United States?
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- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch They Were Expendable for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and Tubi TV.
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