Morning Departure (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1950, Morning Departure is a drama film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 102 minutes. “THRILLING SEA DRAMA!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The crew of a submarine is trapped on the sea floor when it sinks. How can they be rescued before they run out of air?
Who’s in it. Morning Departure stars John Mills as Lt. Cmdr. Armstrong, Richard Attenborough as Stoker Snipe, Nigel Patrick as Lt. Manson and George Cole as ERA Marks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Morning Departure has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Morning Departure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Morning Departure tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Morning Departure (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Morning Departure change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Morning Departure worth watching?
- Morning Departure holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Morning Departure?
- Morning Departure stars John Mills, Richard Attenborough, Nigel Patrick, George Cole and Bernard Lee.
- When was Morning Departure released?
- Morning Departure was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.