Western Approaches (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film
Released in 1944, Western Approaches is a drama and documentary film directed by Pat Jackson, running about 83 minutes. “The Surprise Film of the Year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A World War II drama-documentary showing the struggles of Merchant Navy seamen following an attack by a U-Boat. Western Approaches is a vast area of ocean control covering thousands of square miles of the Atlantic. In these waters is set this single incident in the fiercest and longest sea battle in history. The players are not professional actors but serving officers and men of Allied Navies and Merchant Fleets. This film is dedicated to them and their comrades who made the Allied victory possible.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Western Approaches page.
If you liked it. Fans of Western Approaches tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Western Approaches (1944)?
- In US, Western Approaches is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was Western Approaches released?
- Western Approaches was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.