The Sea Shall Not Have Them (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1954, The Sea Shall Not Have Them is a drama and war film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 91 minutes. “SURGING DRAMA! Excitement that leaps from the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During autumn of 1944, an RAF Hudson carrying a VIP passenger in possession of highly secret information is shot down and ditches in the North Sea. Fighting the elements and trying to keep up morale, the occupants of the aircraft's dinghy talk about their lives awaiting the rescue they hope will come. The film's title reflects the motto of the RAF's Air Sea Rescue Service, one of whose high speed launches battles against its own mechanical problems, enemy action, time and the weather to locate and rescue the downed crew and the vital secret papers they carry.
Who’s in it. The Sea Shall Not Have Them stars Michael Redgrave as Air Commodore Waltby, Dirk Bogarde as Flt Sgt Mackay, Jack Watling as Flying Officer Harding and Bonar Colleano as Sgt Kirby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Sea Shall Not Have Them has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and 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 The Sea Shall Not Have Them page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sea Shall Not Have Them tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sea Shall Not Have Them (1954)?
- In US, The Sea Shall Not Have Them is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and 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 The Sea Shall Not Have Them worth watching?
- The Sea Shall Not Have Them holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sea Shall Not Have Them?
- The Sea Shall Not Have Them stars Michael Redgrave, Dirk Bogarde, Jack Watling, Bonar Colleano and Anthony Steel.
- When was The Sea Shall Not Have Them released?
- The Sea Shall Not Have Them was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.