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PT 109

1963Movie2 h 20 min

Drama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes64%51%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes64%51%

Summary

Dramatization of President John F. Kennedy's war time experiences during which he captained a PT boat, took it to battle and had it sunk by a Japanese destroyer. He and the survivors had to make their way to an island, find food and shelter and signal the Navy for rescue.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Leslie H. Martinson
Written by
Richard L. Breen, Robert J. Donovan
Produced by
Bryan Foy
Music by
William Lava, David Buttolph

Everyone

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Facts

June 26, 1963 · 2 h 20 min · Violence

Released
June 26, 1963
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Solomon Islands
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

The '40s, One-Note Cook, Historical Domain Character +1

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream PT 109?"

Questions about PT 109

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream PT 109?

In the United States, you can rent or buy PT 109 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is PT 109 worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%).

Is PT 109 okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch PT 109?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.