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The Bedford Incident

1965Movie1 h 42 minPG

DramaThriller
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes87%76%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes87%76%

Summary

During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the Bedford discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a relentless pursuit, pushing his crew to breaking point.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
James B. Harris
Written by
James Poe, Mark Rascovich
Produced by
Richard Widmark, James B. Harris
Music by
Gerard Schurmann

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Facts

October 11, 1965 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
October 11, 1965
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
52 countries

Tropes

Mutual Kill, Death Glare, Audience Surrogate +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bedford Incident?"

Questions about The Bedford Incident

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bedford Incident?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Bedford Incident from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Bedford Incident worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is The Bedford Incident okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Bedford Incident?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Bedford Incident use?

Mutual KillDeath GlareAudience SurrogateNo Celebrities Were HarmedPet the DogGood CounterpartBorn in the TheaterOminous FogStealth InsultOff the RecordYou Are Already Dead"Not So Different" Remarkand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Mutual Kill, Death Glare, and Audience Surrogate.