Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8.5

Released in 1959, Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender is a war film directed by Shūe Matsubayashi, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. In World War II, the commanding officer of a sub, against his will takes on board two Western diplomats, to take them to the Canaries and arrange an armistice. When they get there, peace has been declared, but the sub's crew don't know as their radio has failed. They send their passengers ashore and go out to face a final battle...
Who’s in it. Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender stars Ryō Ikebe, Tatsuya Mihashi, Akihiko Hirata and Akira Kubo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender page.
If you liked it. Fans of Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender worth watching?
- Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender?
- Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender stars Ryō Ikebe, Tatsuya Mihashi, Akihiko Hirata, Akira Kubo and Susumu Fujita.
- When was Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender released?
- Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.