

Lifeboat
“Six men and three women - against the sea, and each other!”
During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.
Where to watch Lifeboat in United States
Click a service to open Lifeboat there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Lifeboat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Lifeboat
Lifeboat is a 1944 English-language war and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The cast is led by Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix, Walter Slezak. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Lifeboat was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on January 28, 1944, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Writers
- Jo Swerling, Ben Hecht, John Steinbeck
- Release date
- January 28, 1944
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Lifeboat cast & crew
Lifeboat was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by Jo Swerling, Ben Hecht, and John Steinbeck.
The cast features Tallulah Bankhead as Connie Porter, William Bendix as Gus Smith, Walter Slezak as Willi, Mary Anderson as Alice MacKenzie, John Hodiak as John Kovac, and Henry Hull as Charles J. Rittenhouse.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hugo Friedhofer, cinematography is by Glen MacWilliams, and it was produced by Kenneth Macgowan and William Goetz.
Is Lifeboat worth watching?
Lifeboat holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 480 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war and drama, Lifeboat is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lifeboat
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Cast of Lifeboat

Tallulah Bankhead
Connie Porter

William Bendix
Gus Smith

Walter Slezak
Willi

Mary Anderson
Alice MacKenzie

John Hodiak
John Kovac

Henry Hull
Charles J. Rittenhouse

Heather Angel
Mrs. Higley

Hume Cronyn
Stanley "Sparks" Garrett

Canada Lee
Joe Spencer
William Yetter Jr.
Young German Sailor (uncredited)
Lifeboat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lifeboat in United States?
Lifeboat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Lifeboat on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Lifeboat is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Lifeboat in?
Lifeboat is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lifeboat?
Lifeboat runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Lifeboat rated?
Lifeboat is rated NR. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 480 ratings.











