Down to the Sea in Ships
1949, English. Directed by Henry Hathaway.
Thar She Blows!
During a whaling expedition in the late 1800's, the aging Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore) and his new first mate, Dan Lunceford (Richard Widmark) engage in a battle of wills concerning the education of the captain's struggling grandson.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Henry HathawayDirector
- Richard WidmarkDan Lunceford
- Lionel BarrymoreBering Joy
- Dean StockwellJed Joy
- Cecil KellawaySlush Tubbs
- Gene LockhartAndrew L. Bush
- Berry KroegerManchester
- John McIntireThatch
- Harry MorganBritton
- Harry DavenportBenjamin Harris
- Paul HarveyJohn Briggs
- Jay C. FlippenLuke Sewell
- Robert AdlerCrew Member (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sy Bartlett, John Lee Mahin
- Box office
- $1.7M
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Down to the Sea in Ships runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Down to the Sea in Ships parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Down to the Sea in Ships is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Down to the Sea in Ships on?
Down to the Sea in Ships isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 1949. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Down to the Sea in Ships?
If you liked Down to the Sea in Ships, try Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog, Hell and High Water, Moby Dick.
Who directed Down to the Sea in Ships?
Down to the Sea in Ships (1949) was directed by Henry Hathaway and stars Richard Widmark, Lionel Barrymore, Dean Stockwell.