USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage
2016, English. Directed by Mario Van Peebles.
1196 men aboard, 5 days in water, 317 survived
The harrowing true story of the crew of the USS Indianapolis, who were stranded in the Philippine Sea for five days after delivering the atomic weapons that would eventually end WWII. As they awaited rescue, they endured extreme thirst, hunger, and relentless shark attacks.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India.
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- Released
- 22 September 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Rionda Del Castro, Cam Cannon
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $2.2M
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What USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage is based on
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage is based on a true story.
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USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage: quick answers
Is USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 684 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage?
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage on?
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage?
If you liked USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage, try Beast of War, Lone Survivor, Twelve O'Clock High.
Who directed USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage?
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016) was directed by Mario Van Peebles and stars Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Matt Lanter.
What is USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage based on?
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage is based on a true story.