Identity Unknown (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1945, Identity Unknown is a drama and war film directed by Walter Colmes, running about 71 minutes. “HAVE I THE RIGHT TO LOVE?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A soldier survives a bombing in which his three fellow soldiers were killed. When he recovers he discovers he has amnesia, and since his companions' bodies were burned beyond recognition, the army doesn't know which one of the four he is. He goes AWOL and searches out the families of the three dead soldiers, hoping to find out his own identity.
Who’s in it. Identity Unknown stars Richard Arlen as Johnny March, Cheryl Walker as Sally MacGregor, Roger Pryor as Rocks Donnelly and Bobby Driscoll as Toddy Loring, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Identity Unknown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Identity Unknown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Identity Unknown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Identity Unknown (1945)?
- In US, Identity Unknown is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Identity Unknown worth watching?
- Identity Unknown holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Identity Unknown?
- Identity Unknown stars Richard Arlen, Cheryl Walker, Roger Pryor, Bobby Driscoll and Lola Lane.
- When was Identity Unknown released?
- Identity Unknown was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.