Hell Below (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1933, Hell Below is a drama, war and romance film directed by Jack Conway, running about 101 minutes. “1933 will be famed for one picture !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On leave in Italy, Lt. Tommy Knowlton falls in love with Jean Standish, who's not only married, but is the daughter of his submarine's commander. Friction between the two officers becomes intolerable once at sea and after Commander Toler is forced to abandon Tommy's best friend topside while the sub dives to escape enemy planes, Tommy is no longer able to contain his anger.
Who’s in it. Hell Below stars Robert Montgomery as Lieut. Thomas Knowlton USN, Walter Huston as Lieut. Comdr. T.J. Toler USN, Madge Evans as Joan and Jimmy Durante as Ptomaine' - Ships Cook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hell Below has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell Below page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell Below tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell Below (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hell Below change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hell Below worth watching?
- Hell Below holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hell Below?
- Hell Below stars Robert Montgomery, Walter Huston, Madge Evans, Jimmy Durante and Eugene Pallette.
- When was Hell Below released?
- Hell Below was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.