Wake Island (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1942, Wake Island is an action, drama and war film directed by John Farrow, running about 87 minutes. “Leathernecks... writing another glorious chapter of purposeful courage in America's history!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In late 1941, with no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.
Who’s in it. Wake Island stars Brian Donlevy as Maj. Geoffrey Caton, Macdonald Carey as Lt. Bruce Cameron, Robert Preston as Pvt. Joe Doyle and William Bendix as Pvt. Aloysius K. "Smacksie" Randall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Wake Island 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 Wake Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wake Island tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wake Island (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wake Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wake Island worth watching?
- Wake Island holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wake Island?
- Wake Island stars Brian Donlevy, Macdonald Carey, Robert Preston, William Bendix and Albert Dekker.
- When was Wake Island released?
- Wake Island was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.