Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1944, Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo is a drama, war and history film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 138 minutes. “Heart-Warming Romance . . . Ripped from the Heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the wake of Pearl Harbor, a young lieutenant leaves his expectant wife to volunteer for a secret bombing mission which will take the war to the Japanese homeland.
Who’s in it. Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo stars Van Johnson as Ted Lawson, Spencer Tracy as Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle, Robert Walker as David Thatcher and Tim Murdock as Dean Davenport, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944)?
- In US, Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo worth watching?
- Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo?
- Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo stars Van Johnson, Spencer Tracy, Robert Walker, Tim Murdock and Scott McKay.
- When was Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo released?
- Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.