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Lifeboat

1944·Movie
1h 36min·NR
IMDb7.6Metacritic787.8Rotten Tomatoes90%87%

Where to watch

PrimeHoopla

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

War, politics, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Six men and three women - against the sea, and each other!

During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.
WWII Survival DramaClaustrophobic SettingHitchcockian TensionMoral DilemmasCharacter-DrivenPsychologicalPolitical IntrigueEnsemble Cast

Crew

Directed by:
Alfred Hitchcock, Saul Wurtzel
Written by:
Alfred Hitchcock, Ben Hecht, John Steinbeck
Produced by:
Alfred Hitchcock, Darryl F. Zanuck, R.L. Hough
Composed by:
Hugo Friedhofer, Bernard Freericks, Roger Heman Sr.

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lifeboat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lifeboat legally?

PrimeHoopla

Lifeboat is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lifeboat worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lifeboat rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Lifeboat?

1 h 36 min

Lifeboat runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lifeboat?

Critics84
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Lifeboat much the same way.

Was Lifeboat a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 63% of its budget.

What language is Lifeboat in?

EnglishFrenchGerman

It was made in English, with some French, German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lifeboat?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lifeboat in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lifeboat use?

Token MinoritySeinfeldian ConversationBehind the BlackSlap-Slap-KissCassandra TruthDuring the WarGory Discretion ShotRunning GagForeshadowingMeaningful RenameBookendsBreak the Haughtyand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Lifeboat, including Token Minority, Seinfeldian Conversation, Behind the Black.