Where to watch The Cruel Sea(1953)
In the United States, The Cruel Sea is available to stream on BFI Player. It's also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Cruel Sea
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
BFI Player
Free
Kanopy
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Cruel Sea plot summary
At the start of World War II, Cmdr. Ericson is assigned to convoy escort HMS Compass Rose with inexperienced officers and men just out of training. The winter seas make life miserable enough, but the men must also harden themselves to rescuing survivors of U-Boat attacks, while seldom able to strike back. Traumatic events afloat and ashore create a warm bond between the skipper and his first officer.
Details
- Release date
- February 24, 1953
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Directed by
- Charles Frend
- Country
- United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 85 votes
The Cruel Sea trailer
Cast
Jack HawkinsEricson
Donald SindenLockhart
Denholm ElliottMorell
John StrattonFerraby
Stanley BakerBennett
Liam RedmondWatts
Meredith EdwardsYeoman Wells
Bruce SetonTallow
John WarnerBaker
Barry LettsRaikes
FAQ
Where can I watch The Cruel Sea?
In the United States, The Cruel Sea is available to stream on BFI Player. It's also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Cruel Sea?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Cruel Sea?
The Cruel Sea runs 2h 6m (126 minutes).
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