Warship (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Series · ★ 6.7

Released in 1973, Warship is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Written and filmed to reflect the reality of life in the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines in the 1970s, most stories focus on the Captain and his fellow officers, with subplots dealing with life on the lower decks. Episodes typically featured a variety of events at sea (the Cold War, smuggling, the evacuation of civilians from crisis-hit places, etc.), as well as the personal lives of officers and ratings and the impact their personal lives had on their professional lives and duties.
Who’s in it. Warship stars Donald Burton as Comm. Mark Nialls, Bryan Marshall as Comm. Alan Glenn, Derek Godfrey as Capt. Edward Holt and David Savile as Lt. Comm. Derek 'Porky' Beaumont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Warship 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 Warship page.
If you liked it. Fans of Warship tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Warship (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Warship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Warship worth watching?
- Warship holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Warship?
- Warship stars Donald Burton, Bryan Marshall, Derek Godfrey, David Savile and Robert Morris.
- When was Warship released?
- Warship was released in 1973.