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The Shipbuilders

1943Movie1 h 30 min

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

A patriotic, cinematic salvo, this wartime production tells the story of the owner of a shipbuilding company doing his best to contribute to the British fleet. War is good for business, but what will happen once the war is won? It was based on a novel by George Blake.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
John Baxter
Written by
Gordon Wellesley
Produced by
John Baxter
Music by
Kennedy Russell

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Facts

December 15, 1943 · 1 h 30 min · Violence

Released
December 15, 1943
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

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Questions about The Shipbuilders

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Where can I stream The Shipbuilders?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Shipbuilders worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Shipbuilders plot-driven or character-driven?

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