We Dive at Dawn (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1943, We Dive at Dawn is a war film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 98 minutes. “A Tense Drama Of Under-The-Sea Heroism !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gripping tale of WWII naval warfare in the Baltics, starring John Mills as Lt. Freddie Taylor, a British submarine Captain. The crew of the Sea Tiger are summoned from leave on shore with their families, and sent on a secret mission to intercept the Nazi battleship Brandenburg. In the ensuing battle the British submarine is damaged by a German destroyer. The submarine is leaking fuel so badly that the crew won't be able to make it back to Britain before running out somewhere along the Danish coast. When it seems that their only option may be to blow up the submarine and try to escape to Denmark, seaman James Hobson hatches a plan...
Who’s in it. We Dive at Dawn stars John Mills as Lt. Taylor RN, Eric Portman as L/S Hobson, Louis Bradfield as First Officer - Lt. Brace, R.N.R. and Ronald Millar as Third Officer - Lt. Johnson, RNVR, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, We Dive at Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Dive at Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Dive at Dawn tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Dive at Dawn (1943)?
- In GB, We Dive at Dawn is available to stream on ITVX Premium, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is We Dive at Dawn worth watching?
- We Dive at Dawn holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We Dive at Dawn?
- We Dive at Dawn stars John Mills, Eric Portman, Louis Bradfield, Ronald Millar and Jack Watling.
- When was We Dive at Dawn released?
- We Dive at Dawn was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.