In Which We Serve
1942, English. Directed by Noël Coward & David Lean.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch In Which We Serve
In Which We Serve is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
- Noël CowardDirector
- David LeanDirector
- 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
- Chimmo BransonMidshipman
- Ballard BerkeleyEngineer Commander
Details
- Released
- 17 September 1942
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Noël Coward
- Budget
- $250K
- Box office
- $4.5M
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What In Which We Serve is based on
In Which We Serve is based on a true story.
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In Which We Serve: quick answers
Is In Which We Serve worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In Which We Serve?
In Which We Serve runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does In Which We Serve have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for In Which We Serve. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
In Which We Serve parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
In Which We Serve is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is In Which We Serve on?
In Which We Serve is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and FlixFling in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like In Which We Serve?
If you liked In Which We Serve, try Sink the Bismarck!, The Cruel Sea, Greyhound.
Who directed In Which We Serve?
In Which We Serve (1942) was directed by Noël Coward and David Lean and stars Noël Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles.
What is In Which We Serve based on?
In Which We Serve is based on a true story.