Where to watch The Battle of the River Plate (1956) in the UK
The Battle of the River Plate (1956) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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.
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The Battle of the River Plate (1956) - Sending ships to the bottom
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Battle of the River Plate.
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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
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The Battle of the River Plate — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Battle of the River Plate in the UK?
The Battle of the River Plate (1956) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Battle of the River Plate?
Yes. The Battle of the River Plate can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Battle of the River Plate on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The Battle of the River Plate is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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