The Navy Way (1944): cast, story & where to watch

1944 · Film · ★ 5.8

The Navy Way poster

Released in 1944, The Navy Way is an action, drama and war film directed by William Berke, running about 74 minutes. “Filmed at Great Lakes Naval Training Station...with 70,000 of Uncle Sam's fighting Bluejackets...and a ship-shapely WAVE who makes the boys behave!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The experiences of a disparate group of young men as they make their way through Navy boot camp.

Who’s in it. The Navy Way stars Robert Lowery as Johnny Zumano, Jean Parker as Ellen Sayre, William Henry as Malcolm Randall and Roscoe Karns as Frankie Gimble, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Navy Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Navy Way page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Navy Way tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Navy Way (1944)?
In US, The Navy Way is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Navy Way worth watching?
The Navy Way holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Navy Way?
The Navy Way stars Robert Lowery, Jean Parker, William Henry, Roscoe Karns and Robert Armstrong.
When was The Navy Way released?
The Navy Way was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.