Where can I watch Hellcats of the Navy (1957)?

In US, Hellcats of the Navy is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core 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 Hellcats of the Navy worth watching?

Hellcats of the Navy holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Hellcats of the Navy?

Hellcats of the Navy stars Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Arthur Franz, Robert Arthur and William Leslie.

When was Hellcats of the Navy released?

Hellcats of the Navy was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.

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Hellcats of the Navy (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1957, Hellcats of the Navy is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Nathan Juran, running about 82 minutes. “Down . . . Down . . . Down . . . into enemy waters with the fightin' hellcats of the U.S. sub pack !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Future "first couple" Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis made their only joint film appearance in Hellcats of the Navy. Ronnie plays Casey Abbott, commander of a WW2 submarine, while Nancy portrays navy nurse Helen Blair, Abbott's off-and-on girlfriend. During a delicate mission in which his sub is ordered to retrieve a revolutionary new Japanese mine, Abbott is forced to leave frogman Wes Barton (Harry Lauter) behind to save the rest of his crew. But Abbott's second-in-command Don Landon (Eduard Franz) is convincing that Abbott's sacrifice of Barton was due to the fact that the dead man had been amorously pursuing Helen.

Who’s in it. Hellcats of the Navy stars Ronald Reagan as Cmdr. Casey Abbott (Captain, USS Starfish), Nancy Reagan as Nurse Lt. Helen Blair, Arthur Franz as Lt. Cmdr. Don Landon (XO, USS Starfish) and Robert Arthur as Freddy Warren, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Hellcats of the Navy has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core 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 Hellcats of the Navy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hellcats of the Navy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hellcats of the Navy (1957)?: In US, Hellcats of the Navy is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core 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 Hellcats of the Navy worth watching?: Hellcats of the Navy holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hellcats of the Navy?: Hellcats of the Navy stars Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Arthur Franz, Robert Arthur and William Leslie.
When was Hellcats of the Navy released?: Hellcats of the Navy was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.