Lifeboat (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1944, Lifeboat is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 96 minutes. “Six men and three women - against the sea, and each other!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.
Who’s in it. Lifeboat stars Tallulah Bankhead as Connie Porter, William Bendix as Gus, Walter Slezak as Willy and Mary Anderson as Alice MacKenzie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Lifeboat has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lifeboat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lifeboat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lifeboat (1944)?
- In US, Lifeboat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lifeboat worth watching?
- Lifeboat holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lifeboat?
- Lifeboat stars Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix, Walter Slezak, Mary Anderson and John Hodiak.
- When was Lifeboat released?
- Lifeboat was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.