The Eternal Sea (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1955, The Eternal Sea is a drama and war film directed by John H. Auer, running about 103 minutes. “Hollywood Now Brings You a Story of Heroic Greatness...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Biography of Admiral John Hoskins' efforts to retain active command despite WW2 injury.
Who’s in it. The Eternal Sea stars Sterling Hayden as Rear-Adm. John Madison Hoskins, Alexis Smith as Sue Hoskins, Ben Cooper as Seaman P.J. 'Zuggy' Zugbaum and Dean Jagger as Vice-Adm. Thomas L. Semple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Eternal Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eternal Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eternal Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eternal Sea (1955)?
- In US, The Eternal Sea is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eternal Sea worth watching?
- The Eternal Sea holds an audience score of 6.1 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 The Eternal Sea?
- The Eternal Sea stars Sterling Hayden, Alexis Smith, Ben Cooper, Dean Jagger and Virginia Grey.