Where to Watch The Cruel Sea (1953)

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Where to watch The Cruel Sea

• United States: stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel; watch free on Kanopy; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel; rent on Amazon Video, BFI Player, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
• Australia: rent on JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube

Streaming availability data is provided by JustWatch via TMDB and updates daily. Prices and catalogues vary by region.

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.

• Released: 1953-02-24
• Genres: Drama, History, War
• Runtime: 2h 6m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.9/10 from 85 votes

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