The Enemy Below
“The most amazing saga in the fighting annals of the US Navy!”
The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits.
Where to watch The Enemy Below in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Enemy Below there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Enemy Below 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 |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Enemy Below
The Enemy Below is a 1957 English-language war film directed by Dick Powell. The cast is led by Robert Mitchum, Curd Jürgens, David Hedison. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Enemy Below was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1957, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Dick Powell
- Writers
- Wendell Mayes
- Release date
- December 25, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
The Enemy Below cast & crew
The Enemy Below was directed by Dick Powell and written by Wendell Mayes.
The cast features Robert Mitchum as Capt. Murrell, Curd Jürgens as Kapitän von Stolberg, David Hedison as Lt. Ware, Theodore Bikel as Heinie Schwaffer, Russell Collins as Doctor, and Kurt Kreuger as Von Holem (uncredited).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leigh Harline, cinematography is by Harold Rosson, and it was produced by Dick Powell.
Is The Enemy Below worth watching?
The Enemy Below holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 212 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war, The Enemy Below is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Enemy Below
In United States, you can stream The Enemy Below on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Enemy Below
Robert Mitchum
Capt. Murrell
Curd Jürgens
Kapitän von Stolberg
David Hedison
Lt. Ware
Theodore Bikel
Heinie Schwaffer
Russell Collins
Doctor
Kurt Kreuger
Von Holem (uncredited)
Frank Albertson
Lt. J.G. Crain
Biff Elliot
Quartermaster
Michael McHale
German Soldier
Alan Dexter
Lt. Mackeson (uncredited)
Joe Di Reda
BMSN Robbins (uncredited)
Robert Boon
Chief Engineer
The Enemy Below — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Enemy Below in United States?
The Enemy Below is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Enemy Below on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Enemy Below is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Enemy Below in?
The Enemy Below is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Enemy Below?
The Enemy Below runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The Enemy Below rated?
The Enemy Below is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 212 ratings.
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