Seas Beneath (1931): cast, story & where to watch

1931 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1931, Seas Beneath is an action, drama and war film directed by John Ford, running about 90 minutes. “Thrill after thrill will hold you breathless in Fox Movietone Drama” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the waning days of WWI, a U.S. "Mystery Ship," sets sail for the coast of Spain towing a submarine. Their mission is to find and sink a U-boat that has been especially effective in attacking Allied shipping. Posing as a harmless schooner, the mystery ship is in fact fitted with a formidable gun capable of sinking a U-boat. Stopping in the Canary Islands to refuel, the crew interacts with locals involved with Germans, and with Germans themselves, including the sister of the U-Boat commander, who is lurking offshore waiting for the coming battle.

Who’s in it. Seas Beneath stars George O’Brien as Cmdr. Robert 'Bob' Kingsley, Marion Lessing as Anna Marie Von Steuben, Mona Maris as Fraulein Lolita and Walter C. Kelly as Chief Mike 'Guns' Costello, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Seas Beneath has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Seas Beneath page.

If you liked it. Fans of Seas Beneath tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Seas Beneath (1931)?
In US, Seas Beneath is available to 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 Seas Beneath worth watching?
Seas Beneath holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Seas Beneath?
Seas Beneath stars George O’Brien, Marion Lessing, Mona Maris, Walter C. Kelly and Warren Hymer.
When was Seas Beneath released?
Seas Beneath was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.