The Bedford Incident (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1965, The Bedford Incident is an action, thriller, drama and war film directed by James B. Harris, running about 102 minutes. ““Hunt her down … until she comes up!”” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the Bedford discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a relentless pursuit, pushing his crew to breaking point.
Who’s in it. The Bedford Incident stars Richard Widmark as Captain Eric Finlander, U.S.N., Sidney Poitier as Ben Munceford, James MacArthur as Ensign Ralston, U.S.N. and Martin Balsam as Lieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Bedford Incident 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 The Bedford Incident page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bedford Incident 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 The Bedford Incident (1965)?
- In US, The Bedford Incident 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 The Bedford Incident worth watching?
- The Bedford Incident holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bedford Incident?
- The Bedford Incident stars Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, James MacArthur, Martin Balsam and Wally Cox.
- When was The Bedford Incident released?
- The Bedford Incident was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.