Sea Without Exit (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2006, Sea Without Exit is a war film directed by Kiyoshi Sasabe, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Koji Namiki is a young pitcher who has shown great promise on the diamond by winning the National High School Basketball Championships. Shortly after entering college, however, Namiki's athletic career is called into question after he suffers a severe elbow injury. But despite a disheartening diagnosis, Namiki is determined to make a comeback. With a little help from his teammates it appears that he is getting back on track, too. Recently, he's even developed a new slow ball that he and his teammates have christened "the magic pitch". Fate can be a cruel mistress though, and when World War II breaks out Namiki the entire team join the navy and begin a training regiment specifically designed to prepare them for the ultimate darkness, an submarine attack method also known as "The Human Torpedo".
Who’s in it. Sea Without Exit stars Ichikawa Ebizo XI as Koji Namiki, Yûsuke Iseya as Katsuya Kita, Shun Shioya as Nobuo Ito and Teruyuki Kagawa as Kashima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Sea Without Exit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sea Without Exit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sea Without Exit tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sea Without Exit (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sea Without Exit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sea Without Exit worth watching?
- Sea Without Exit holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sea Without Exit?
- Sea Without Exit stars Ichikawa Ebizo XI, Yûsuke Iseya, Shun Shioya, Teruyuki Kagawa and Yuko Kotegawa.
- When was Sea Without Exit released?
- Sea Without Exit was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.