Hit the Deck (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1955, Hit the Deck is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Roy Rowland, running about 112 minutes. “Broadway's hit musical hits the screen splashed with COLOR and sensational CINEMASCOPE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sailors on leave in San Francisco get mixed up in love and show business.
Who’s in it. Hit the Deck stars Jane Powell as Susan Smith, Tony Martin as Chief Boatswain's Mate Wm. F. Clark, Debbie Reynolds as Carol Pace and Walter Pidgeon as Rear Adm. Daniel Xavier Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Hit the Deck has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Hit the Deck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hit the Deck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hit the Deck (1955)?
- In US, Hit the Deck 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 Hit the Deck worth watching?
- Hit the Deck holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hit the Deck?
- Hit the Deck stars Jane Powell, Tony Martin, Debbie Reynolds, Walter Pidgeon and Vic Damone.
- When was Hit the Deck released?
- Hit the Deck was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.