Convoy (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1940, Convoy is a drama and war film directed by Pen Tennyson, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A tale of life on board a Royal Navy cruiser assigned to protect the vital convoys between America and England during WWII.
Who’s in it. Convoy stars Clive Brook as Captain Tom Armitage, John Clements as Lieutenant Cranford, Edward Chapman as Captain Eckersley and Judy Campbell as Lucy Armitage, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Convoy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Convoy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Convoy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Convoy (1940)?
- In GB, Convoy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Convoy worth watching?
- Convoy holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Convoy?
- Convoy stars Clive Brook, John Clements, Edward Chapman, Judy Campbell and Penelope Dudley-Ward.
- When was Convoy released?
- Convoy was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.