The Fighting Lady

1944·Movie
1h 1min

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The Fighting Lady fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Photographed in Zones of Combat by Men of U.S. Navy

Oscar winner William Wyler directed this 1944 "newsdrama," narrated by Lieut. Robert Taylor, USNR (Bataan), and photographed in zones of combat by the U.S. Navy. The film follows one of the many new aircraft carriers built since Pearl Harbor, known as THE FIGHTING LADY in honor of all American carriers, as it goes into action against the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean in 1943. See the ship and its pilots undergo their baptism of fire, attacking the Japanese base on Marcus Island. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation.
World War IIPropagandaAircraft CarrierCombat FootageUS NavyHistorical DocumentaryPatrioticAcademy Award Winner

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Questions about The Fighting Lady

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Where can I stream The Fighting Lady legally?

You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Fighting Lady worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

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

What is The Fighting Lady rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Fighting Lady?

1 h 1 min

The Fighting Lady runs 1 h 1 min.

What language is The Fighting Lady in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Fighting Lady?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fighting Lady in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Fighting Lady use?

Reporting NamesDeath of a Thousand CutsOld-School DogfightFighter-Launching SequenceCool BoatComing in HotFragile SpeedsterManipulative EditingStuff Blowing UpDeath from AboveCool PlaneP.O.V. Camand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Fighting Lady, including Reporting Names, Death of a Thousand Cuts, Old-School Dogfight.

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