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Action in the North Atlantic

1943·Movie
2h 6min
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–72%
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–72%

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Action in the North Atlantic fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

War and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Warner Bros. thunderous story of the men of the merchant marine!

Merchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
World War IINaval WarfareConvoy MissionHistorical DramaMerchant MarinesAction & AdventurePropaganda FilmU-Boat ThreatBrotherhoodSacrifice

Crew

Directed by:
Lloyd Bacon
Written by:
John Howard Lawson, Guy Gilpatric
Produced by:
Jack L. Warner, Jerry Wald
Composed by:
Adolph Deutsch, C.A. Riggs

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Action in the North Atlantic legally?

KanopyTCM

Action in the North Atlantic is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Action in the North Atlantic worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Action in the North Atlantic rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Action in the North Atlantic?

2 h 6 min

Action in the North Atlantic runs 2 h 6 min.

Was Action in the North Atlantic a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$3 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Action in the North Atlantic in?

EnglishGerman

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

In how many countries can I watch Action in the North Atlantic?

28ARATAUBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDKECFI+14

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Action in the North Atlantic in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Action in the North Atlantic use?

Batman GambitFourth-Date MarriageNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Reality Has No SubtitlesLaser-Guided KarmaChummy CommiesInter-Service RivalryBait-and-SwitchWartime WeddingBurial at SeaYou Are in Command Now

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Action in the North Atlantic, including Batman Gambit, Fourth-Date Marriage, Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!.