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In Which We Serve

1942·Movie
1h 55min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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The story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship’s first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.
British War FilmNaval WarfareWWIIEnsemble CastPatriotismSacrificeHistorical DramaCourageShip at War

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Where can I stream In Which We Serve legally?

In Which We Serve is included with a subscription to FlixFling and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is In Which We Serve worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In Which We Serve rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is In Which We Serve?

1 h 55 min

In Which We Serve runs 1 h 55 min.

Is In Which We Serve based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on In Which We Serve?

Critics90
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate In Which We Serve higher (90) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was In Which We Serve a box office hit?

Budget$250,000
Box office$4 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $250,000 to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 17.8 times its budget.

What language is In Which We Serve in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch In Which We Serve?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In Which We Serve in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does In Which We Serve use?

And the Adventure ContinuesBadass CrewBirth-Death JuxtapositionBittersweet EndingDeadpan SnarkerDeliberately MonochromeDrowning My SorrowsEverybody SmokesHow We Got HereTitle DropMy Beloved SmotherPatriotic Fervorand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for In Which We Serve, including And the Adventure Continues, Badass Crew, Birth-Death Juxtaposition.