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In Which We Serve

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1942 | 115 min | Drama, War

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 18 times its budget. 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 Greyhound or Dunkirk, 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 55 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship’s first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $4 million worldwide on a $250K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 62K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Noël Coward, David Lean

  • Noël CowardCaptain E. V. Kinross R.N. / Captain 'D'
  • John MillsOrdinary Seaman Blake / Shorty Blake
  • Bernard MilesChief Petty Officer Hardy / Walter Hardy
  • Celia JohnsonMrs. Kinross / Alix
  • Kay WalshFreda Lewis / Freda
  • Joyce CareyMrs. Hardy / Kath
  • Derek ElphinstoneNo. 1
  • Michael WildingFlags
  • Robert SansomGuns
  • Philip FriendTorps