Hell in the Pacific (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1968, Hell in the Pacific is a drama and war film directed by John Boorman, running about 103 minutes. “Out of violence, compassion. Out of suspicion, trust. Out of hell, hope.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War II, a shot-down American pilot and a marooned Japanese navy captain find themselves stranded on the same small uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean. Following war logic, each time the crafty Japanese devises something useful, he guards it to deny its use to the Yank, who then steals it, its proceeds or the idea and/or ruins it. Yet each gets his chance to kill and/or capture the other, but neither pushes this to the end. After a while of this pointless pestering, they end up joining forces to build and man a raft...
Who’s in it. Hell in the Pacific stars Lee Marvin as American Pilot and Toshirō Mifune as Captain Tsuruhiko Kuroda.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hell in the Pacific has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell in the Pacific page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell in the Pacific tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell in the Pacific (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hell in the Pacific change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hell in the Pacific worth watching?
- Hell in the Pacific holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hell in the Pacific?
- Hell in the Pacific stars Lee Marvin and Toshirō Mifune.
- When was Hell in the Pacific released?
- Hell in the Pacific was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.