# Where to watch The Cruel Sea (1944) in the UK

> The Cruel Sea (1944) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1944  
**Runtime:** 88 minutes  
**Genres:** Action, War, Drama, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T11:14:51.669Z)  

## Synopsis

It is 1921 and a town has a newspaper which prints urgent bulletins as required. The Washington-based CITES treaty, in which Japan participates, puts a limit on the number of warships any country can possess. As a result, Japan has to decommission a ship to its makers' disappointment. An institute of technology's laboratory designs a new ship. Due to less ships, sailors have to retire and are also disappointed. The laboratory's manager and an admiral are visiting a patient at a hospital and meet coincidentally. The former has a daughter who worries about her father's workload. She asks him to accompany her to a concert. Father has little time, but is convinced for her sake. He is inspired for a ship's design at the performance. The film is inspired by the life of Jo Hiraga.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Cruel Sea in the UK?**

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**Is The Cruel Sea on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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