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The Enemy Below

1957·Movie
1h 37min·NR
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes86%88%

Where to watch

Prime

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, war, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The most amazing saga in the fighting annals of the US Navy!

The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits.
World War IINaval WarfareCat-and-Mouse GamePsychological ThrillerU-BoatTense AtmosphereHistorical AccuracyClassic War FilmStrong Performances

Crew

Directed by:
Dick Powell, Arthur Lueker
Written by:
Wendell Mayes, D.A. Rayner
Produced by:
Dick Powell
Composed by:
Leigh Harline, Walter Rossi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Enemy Below

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Where can I stream The Enemy Below legally?

Prime

The Enemy Below is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Enemy Below worth watching?

81
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Enemy Below rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is The Enemy Below?

1 h 37 min

The Enemy Below runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Enemy Below?

Critics86
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see The Enemy Below much the same way.

What language is The Enemy Below in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Enemy Below?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Enemy Below in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Enemy Below use?

Reality Has No SubtitlesSensor SuspenseMutual KillMusic for CourageFingoreChromosome CastingAdaptational NationalityTook a Level in BadassThird Act StupidityThe Von Trope FamilyRamming Always WorksAdaptational Heroismand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Enemy Below, including Reality Has No Subtitles, Sensor Suspense, Mutual Kill.