Until They Sail (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1957, Until They Sail is a drama, war and romance film directed by Robert Wise, running about 94 minutes. “They couldn't have the love they wanted, so they took the love they could get!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four sisters in New Zealand fall for four U.S. soldiers en route to the Pacific theater in WWII.
Who’s in it. Until They Sail stars Jean Simmons as Barbara Leslie Forbes, Joan Fontaine as Anne Leslie, Paul Newman as Capt. Jack Harding and Piper Laurie as Delia Leslie Friskett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Until They Sail has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Until They Sail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Until They Sail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Until They Sail (1957)?
- In US, Until They Sail is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Until They Sail worth watching?
- Until They Sail holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Until They Sail?
- Until They Sail stars Jean Simmons, Joan Fontaine, Paul Newman, Piper Laurie and Sandra Dee.
- When was Until They Sail released?
- Until They Sail was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.