Action in the North Atlantic (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 1943, Action in the North Atlantic is a drama and war film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 126 minutes. “Warner Bros. thunderous story of the men of the merchant marine!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Merchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
Who’s in it. Action in the North Atlantic stars Humphrey Bogart as Lt. Joe Rossi, Raymond Massey as Capt. Steve Jarvis, Alan Hale as Boats O'Hara and Julie Bishop as Pearl O'Neill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Action in the North Atlantic has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.5M 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 Action in the North Atlantic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Action in the North Atlantic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Action in the North Atlantic (1943)?
- In US, Action in the North Atlantic 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 Action in the North Atlantic worth watching?
- Action in the North Atlantic holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Action in the North Atlantic?
- Action in the North Atlantic stars Humphrey Bogart, Raymond Massey, Alan Hale, Julie Bishop and Ruth Gordon.
- When was Action in the North Atlantic released?
- Action in the North Atlantic was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.
