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Where to Watch Lifeboat(1944)
“Six men and three women - against the sea, and each other!”
Looking for where to watch Lifeboat? You can currently find Lifeboat online through Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Amazon Video. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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Lifeboat (1944), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is a war film and is available to stream on 7 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.6/10 and 90% on Rotten Tomatoes from 482 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1944, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1940s war, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix, and Walter Slezak. At 96 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Lifeboat online, the best option is Amazon Prime Video for subscribers, and it's also included with Amazon Prime Video with Ads, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Tokyo Story and Greyhound, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Lifeboat isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
- Lifeboat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US.
- Yes — Lifeboat is currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- No — Lifeboat isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
- Lifeboat runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 78/100.
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