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Hell in the Pacific

1968·Movie
1h 43min·G
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

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About

Out of violence, compassion. Out of suspicion, trust. Out of hell, hope.

During World War II, a shot-down American pilot and a marooned Japanese navy captain find themselves stranded on the same small uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean.
WWII Survival DramaPsychological Character StudyAnti-War NarrativeMinimalist StorytellingIntense TensionBleak & ExistentialIsland IsolationPower DynamicsSuperb Acting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hell in the Pacific

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Where can I stream Hell in the Pacific legally?

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Is Hell in the Pacific worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hell in the Pacific rated?

GViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Hell in the Pacific?

1 h 43 min

Hell in the Pacific runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hell in the Pacific?

Critics67
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate Hell in the Pacific higher (77) than critics (67). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hell in the Pacific a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 78% of its budget.

What language is Hell in the Pacific in?

EnglishJapanese

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

In how many countries can I watch Hell in the Pacific?

5ATBRCHDEES

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hell in the Pacific in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hell in the Pacific use?

Blood from the MouthClothing DamageDeserted IslandEnemy MineLanguage BarrierNo Name GivenImagine SpotMinimalist CastIndulgent Fantasy SegueExcrement Statement"Everybody Dies" EndingRobinsonadeand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Hell in the Pacific, including Blood from the Mouth, Clothing Damage, Deserted Island.