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Lifeboat

1944·Movie·NR·96 min·7.4(480)

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.

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Where to watch Lifeboat in United States

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Where is Lifeboat streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceDisney Plus, Molotov TVOrange VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max
JapanAmazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, FOD
South KoreaWatcha

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
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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

Tallulah Bankhead

Connie Porter

William Bendix

William Bendix

Gus Smith

Walter Slezak

Walter Slezak

Willi

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Alice MacKenzie

John Hodiak

John Hodiak

John Kovac

Henry Hull

Henry Hull

Charles J. Rittenhouse

Heather Angel

Heather Angel

Mrs. Higley

Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn

Stanley "Sparks" Garrett

Canada Lee

Canada Lee

Joe Spencer

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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.

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