Across the Pacific (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1942, Across the Pacific is a drama, adventure, war and romance film directed by John Huston, running about 97 minutes. “A Warner Bros. Hit !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Rick Leland makes no secret of the fact he has no loyalty to his home country after he is court-marshaled out of the army and boards a Japanese ship for the Orient in late 1941. But has Leland really been booted out, or is there some other motive for his getting close to fellow passenger Doctor Lorenz? Any motive for getting close to attractive traveller Alberta Marlow would however seem pretty obvious.

Who’s in it. Across the Pacific stars Humphrey Bogart as Rick Leland, Mary Astor as Alberta Marlow, Sydney Greenstreet as Dr. Lorenz and Charles Halton as A.V. Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Across the Pacific has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Across the Pacific page.

If you liked it. Fans of Across the Pacific tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Across the Pacific (1942)?
In US, Across the Pacific is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Across the Pacific worth watching?
Across the Pacific holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Across the Pacific?
Across the Pacific stars Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet, Charles Halton and Victor Sen Yung.
When was Across the Pacific released?
Across the Pacific was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.