Away All Boats (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1956, Away All Boats is a drama and war film directed by Joseph Pevney, running about 114 minutes. “The battle cry of the South Pacific” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of USS 'Belinda', a U.S. naval ship, and its crew during the battle of the Pacific 1943-1945, as it prepares for action and landing troops on enemy beachheads.
Who’s in it. Away All Boats stars Jeff Chandler as Capt. Jebediah S. Hawks, George Nader as Lieut. Dave MacDougall, Lex Barker as Commander Quigley and Julie Adams as Nadine MacDougall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Away All Boats has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Away All Boats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Away All Boats tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Away All Boats (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Away All Boats change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Away All Boats worth watching?
- Away All Boats holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Away All Boats?
- Away All Boats stars Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Lex Barker, Julie Adams and Keith Andes.
- When was Away All Boats released?
- Away All Boats was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.
