Minesweeper (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1943, Minesweeper is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by William Berke, running about 67 minutes. “DANGER AFLOAT! ABOVE, BELOW AND ACROSS THE SEAS...WITH THE HEROIC MEN OF THE COAST GUARD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A naval officer who had deserted several years earlier is drawn back to the Navy when World War II begins. He re-enlists under an assumed name, and is assigned to a minesweeper, where he has to perform hazardous duties while at the same time keeping his real identity a secret.
Who’s in it. Minesweeper stars Richard Arlen as Richard Houston, Jean Parker as Mary Smith, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as CPO Ichabod Ferdinand 'Fixit' Smith and Emma Dunn as Mom Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Minesweeper has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Minesweeper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Minesweeper 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 Minesweeper (1943)?
- In US, Minesweeper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Minesweeper worth watching?
- Minesweeper holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Minesweeper?
- Minesweeper stars Richard Arlen, Jean Parker, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Emma Dunn and Charles D. Brown.
- When was Minesweeper released?
- Minesweeper was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.