Goliath Awaits (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 6.9

Released in 1981, Goliath Awaits is a drama, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. During World War II the passenger liner "Goliath" is sunk by a German submarine. Portions of the ship's hull remain airtight, and some of the passengers and crew survive. Over the decades they build a rigidly regulated society completely isolated from the surface world until, in contemporary times, a diving team begins to explore the wreck.
Who’s in it. Goliath Awaits stars Eddie Albert as Adm. Wiley Sloan, John Carradine as Ronald Bentley, Alex Cord as Dr. Sam Marlowe and Robert Forster as Comdr. Jeff Selkirk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Goliath Awaits has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goliath Awaits page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goliath Awaits tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goliath Awaits (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Goliath Awaits change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Goliath Awaits worth watching?
- Goliath Awaits holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goliath Awaits?
- Goliath Awaits stars Eddie Albert, John Carradine, Alex Cord, Robert Forster and Frank Gorshin.
- When was Goliath Awaits released?
- Goliath Awaits was released in 1981.
