PT 109 (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1963, PT 109 is a drama and war film directed by Leslie H. Martinson, running about 140 minutes. “Most men would have given up...But not the crew of PT 109” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dramatization of President John F. Kennedy's war time experiences during which he captained a PT boat, took it to battle and had it sunk by a Japanese destroyer. He and the survivors had to make their way to an island, find food and shelter and signal the Navy for rescue.
Who’s in it. PT 109 stars Cliff Robertson as Lt. John F, Kennedy, Ty Hardin as Ensign Leonard J. Thom, James Gregory as Commander C.R. Ritchie and Robert Culp as Ensign George 'Barney' Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, PT 109 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 PT 109 page.
If you liked it. Fans of PT 109 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch PT 109 (1963)?
- In US, PT 109 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 PT 109 worth watching?
- PT 109 holds an audience score of 5.9 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 PT 109?
- PT 109 stars Cliff Robertson, Ty Hardin, James Gregory, Robert Culp and Grant Williams.
- When was PT 109 released?
- PT 109 was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.