The Atomic Submarine (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1959, The Atomic Submarine is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, running about 72 minutes. “The Screen's Spectacular Inferno of the Battle for Civilization!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ships disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a special submarine is sent to investigate.
Who’s in it. The Atomic Submarine stars Arthur Franz as Richard "Reef" Holloway, Dick Foran as Dan Wendover, Brett Halsey as Carl Neilson Jr. and Tom Conway as Ian Hunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Atomic Submarine has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Atomic Submarine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Atomic Submarine tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Atomic Submarine (1959)?
- In US, The Atomic Submarine is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Atomic Submarine worth watching?
- The Atomic Submarine holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Atomic Submarine?
- The Atomic Submarine stars Arthur Franz, Dick Foran, Brett Halsey, Tom Conway and Paul Dubov.
- When was The Atomic Submarine released?
- The Atomic Submarine was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.