The Battle of the River Plate
1956, English. Directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger.
Pursuit of the Graf Spee
In the early years of the World War II, the Royal Navy is fighting a desperate battle to keep the Atlantic convoy routes open to supply the British Isles, facing the great danger posed by the many German warships, such as the Admiral Graf Spee, which are scouring the ocean for cargo ships to sink.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Battle of the River Plate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, and ScreenPix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael PowellDirector
- Emeric PressburgerDirector
- John GregsonCaptain Bell - H.M.S. Exeter
- Anthony QuayleCommodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax
- Ian HunterCaptain Woodhouse - H.M.S. Ajax
- Jack GwillimCaptain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles
- Bernard LeeCaptain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell
- Lionel MurtonMike Fowler
- Anthony BushellSir Millington Drake, British Minister, Montevideo
- Peter IllingDr. Guani, Foreign Minister, Uruguay
- Michael GoodliffeCaptain McCall, R.N., British Naval Attache, Buenos Aires
- Patrick MacneeLieutenant Commander Medley, R.N.
- John ChandosDr. Langmann, German Minister, Montevideo
- Douglas WilmerM. Desmoulins, French Minister, Montevideo
Details
- Released
- 30 October 1956
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Budget
- $280K
- Box office
- $750K
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The Battle of the River Plate: quick answers
Is The Battle of the River Plate worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Battle of the River Plate have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Battle of the River Plate. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Battle of the River Plate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Battle of the River Plate is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Battle of the River Plate on?
The Battle of the River Plate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, and ScreenPix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Battle of the River Plate?
If you liked The Battle of the River Plate, try The Cruel Sea, The Scarlet and the Black, Tobruk.
Who directed The Battle of the River Plate?
The Battle of the River Plate (1956) was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and stars John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Ian Hunter.