Destination Tokyo (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1943, Destination Tokyo is an adventure, war and history film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 135 minutes. “Explosive ! . . . And As Big As The Broad Pacific !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his crew of submariners are ordered into Tokyo Bay on a secret mission. They are to gather information in advance of the planned bombing of Tokyo. Along the way, the crew learn about each other as they face the enemy and some of them lose their lives.
Who’s in it. Destination Tokyo stars Cary Grant as Captain Cassidy, Alan Hale as 'Cookie' Wainwright, John Garfield as Wolf and John Ridgely as Reserve Officer Raymond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Destination Tokyo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
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 Destination Tokyo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Destination Tokyo tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Destination Tokyo (1943)?
- In US, Destination Tokyo 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 Destination Tokyo worth watching?
- Destination Tokyo holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Destination Tokyo?
- Destination Tokyo stars Cary Grant, Alan Hale, John Garfield, John Ridgely and Dane Clark.
- When was Destination Tokyo released?
- Destination Tokyo was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.