Submarine X-1 (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1969, Submarine X-1 is a war film directed by William A. Graham, running about 89 minutes. “Hell can be very cold…very wet…and very deep!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After losing a submarine and fifty crew in a battle with a German ship during WWII, a Royal Navy officer gets a second chance in a daring raid with midget subs.
Who’s in it. Submarine X-1 stars James Caan as Cmdr. Richard Bolton, RNVR, David Sumner as Lt. Davies R.N.V.R, Norman Bowler as Sub-Lt. Pennington, RN and Paul Young as Leading Seaman Quentin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Submarine X-1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Submarine X-1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Submarine X-1 tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Submarine X-1 (1969)?
- In US, Submarine X-1 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Submarine X-1 worth watching?
- Submarine X-1 holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Submarine X-1?
- Submarine X-1 stars James Caan, David Sumner, Norman Bowler, Paul Young and Brian Grellis.
- When was Submarine X-1 released?
- Submarine X-1 was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.