All Hands (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, All Hands is a comedy and war film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. From a series of propaganda films made to raise awareness of the risks of idle gossip providing vital information to enemy spies and collaborators. This Ealing Studios production features well-known 1940s actor John Mills, playing a sailor whose girlfriend thoughtlessly blunders away vital wartime secrets. The consequences prove disastrous when his boat next leaves to cross the English Channel.
Who’s in it. All Hands stars John Mills as Jack, Leueen MacGrath as Joan, Eliot Makeham as Spy and Gertrude Musgrove as Waitress, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch All Hands page.
If you liked it. Fans of All Hands tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch All Hands (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for All Hands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in All Hands?
- All Hands stars John Mills, Leueen MacGrath, Eliot Makeham, Gertrude Musgrove and Carl Jaffe.
- When was All Hands released?
- All Hands was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.