Hell Boats (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1970, Hell Boats is a drama and war film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 95 minutes. “Their job: HIT IT HEAD-ON! Their target: HELL-ON-EARTH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A war drama of motor torpedo boats which did much unsung work in WW2, but the naval battles merely provide an exciting story in which an even more special romantic drama is wrapped up.
Who’s in it. Hell Boats stars James Franciscus as Lt. Comdr. Jeffords, R.N.V.R., Elizabeth Shepherd as Alison, Ronald Allen as Comdr. Ashurst, R.N. and Magda Konopka as Luciana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Hell Boats sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell Boats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell Boats tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell Boats (1970)?
- In US, Hell Boats is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hell Boats worth watching?
- Hell Boats holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hell Boats?
- Hell Boats stars James Franciscus, Elizabeth Shepherd, Ronald Allen, Magda Konopka and Drewe Henley.
- When was Hell Boats released?
- Hell Boats was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.