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The Cruel Sea

1953Movie2 h 6 minNR

DramaHistory
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%84%
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%84%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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24 of 31

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Directed by
Charles Frend
Written by
Eric Ambler, Nicholas Monsarrat
Produced by
Leslie Norman
Music by
Alan Rawsthorne

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Facts

February 24, 1953 · 2 h 6 min · NR

Released
February 24, 1953
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
31 countries

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Where can I stream The Cruel Sea?

KanopyBFI Player

In the United States, The Cruel Sea streams on BFI Player, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is The Cruel Sea worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is The Cruel Sea plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.