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The Bedford Incident

1965·Movie
1h 42min·PG
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

War, politics, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

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“Hunt her down … until she comes up!”

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.
Cold WarPsychological ThrillerNaval WarfareTense StandoffDoomsday ScenarioHuman ErrorBleakCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Bedford Incident

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Where can I stream The Bedford Incident legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 The Bedford Incident worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bedford Incident rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Bedford Incident?

1 h 42 min

The Bedford Incident runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bedford Incident?

Critics87
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Bedford Incident higher (87) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Bedford Incident in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Bedford Incident?

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

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 storytelling tropes for The Bedford Incident, including Mutual Kill, Death Glare, Audience Surrogate.