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Lifeboat

Seen it?

1944 | 96 min | War, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Dunkirk or Greyhound, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 3 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 108K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

  • Tallulah BankheadConnie Porter
  • William BendixGus Smith
  • Walter SlezakWilli
  • Mary AndersonAlice MacKenzie
  • John HodiakJohn Kovac
  • Henry HullCharles J. Rittenhouse
  • Heather AngelMrs. Higley
  • Hume CronynStanley "Sparks" Garrett
  • Canada LeeJoe Spencer
  • William Yetter Jr.Young German Sailor (uncredited)