Submarine Number One (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film

Released in 1941, Submarine Number One is a war film directed by Masamitsu Igayama, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. This film begins with a teacher describing to his students how brave the crew was which died as result of Japan's first submarine accident. The film then follows two of the pupils, one becomes a submarine captain and the other designs submarines.
Who’s in it. Submarine Number One stars Koji Nakata, Shirô Izome, Ichirō Izawa and Bontarō Miake, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Submarine Number One page.
If you liked it. Fans of Submarine Number One tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Submarine Number One (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Submarine Number One change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Submarine Number One?
- Submarine Number One stars Koji Nakata, Shirô Izome, Ichirō Izawa, Bontarō Miake and Shiko Saito.
- When was Submarine Number One released?
- Submarine Number One was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.