Saving the Titanic (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Saving the Titanic is a drama, tv movie and documentary film directed by Maurice Sweeney, running about 90 minutes. “Bravery Below Deck” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the hours after the Titanic struck an iceberg 100 years ago, a team of shipbuilders and engineers raced against time to save the stricken vessel. Based on eye-witness accounts, this film reveals what went on below decks in the hours before the Titanic sank, telling the previously relatively unheralded stories of engineers who fought courageously to hold back the power of the sea and keep the power systems running, even when they learned that all was lost. Most of these men died but their actions bought enough time to save many lives. This drama-documentary tells a poignant story of self-sacrifice by the Titanic's engineers, stokers and firemen in the face of impending death.

Who’s in it. Saving the Titanic stars Liam Cunningham as Narrator (voice), David Wilmot as Joseph Bell, Ciarán McMenamin as Fred Barrett and Owen McDonnell as Trimmer Thomas Dillon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Saving the Titanic has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saving the Titanic page.

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