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Down to the Sea in Ships

1949Movie2 h 0 minNR

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–67%

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about history and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Thar She Blows!

During a whaling expedition in the late 1800's, the aging Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore) and his new first mate, Dan Lunceford (Richard Widmark) engage in a battle of wills concerning the education of the captain's struggling grandson.

Feels like

  • Classic Maritime Drama
  • Whaling Expedition
  • Generational Conflict
  • Mentor-Mentee Dynamic
  • Historical Seafaring
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Coming-of-Age Themes
  • Emotional Struggle
  • Period Authentic

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Henry Hathaway
Written by
John Lee Mahin, Sy Bartlett
Produced by
Louis D. Lighton
Music by
Alfred Newman

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Facts

February 15, 1949 · 2 h 0 min · NR

Released
February 15, 1949
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$2 million

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3 questions, like "Is Down to the Sea in Ships worth watching?"

Questions about Down to the Sea in Ships

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Is Down to the Sea in Ships worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Down to the Sea in Ships okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Down to the Sea in Ships plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.