December 7th (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1943, December 7th is an action, war and history film directed by John Ford, running about 32 minutes.
What it’s about. "Docudrama" about the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and its results, the recovering of the ships, the improving of defense in Hawaii and the US efforts to beat back the Japanese reinforcements.
Who’s in it. December 7th stars Walter Huston as Uncle Sam 'U.S.', Harry Davenport as Mr. 'C', Dana Andrews as Ghost of US sailor killed at Pearl Harbor and Paul Hurst as World War I Ghost Soldier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, December 7th has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch December 7th page.
If you liked it. Fans of December 7th 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 December 7th (1943)?
- In US, December 7th is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is December 7th worth watching?
- December 7th holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in December 7th?
- December 7th stars Walter Huston, Harry Davenport, Dana Andrews, Paul Hurst and George O’Brien.
- When was December 7th released?
- December 7th was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 32 minutes.