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Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis

1991Movie1 h 40 minNR

TV Movie
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–52%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–52%

Summary

True story of the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, its crew's struggle to survive the sharks and exposure, and the captain's scape-goat court-martial.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Robert Iscove
Written by
Alan Sharp
Produced by
Richard Maynard
Music by
Craig Safan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 29, 1991 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
September 29, 1991
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
TV Movie, War, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis?"

Questions about Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3).

Will I feel good after watching Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.