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The Sea Chase

JOHN WAYNE - a skipper sworn never to be taken! LANA TURNER - the fuse of his floating time-bomb!

6.2(52)19551h 57m
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Where to watch The Sea Chase in United States

The Sea Chase is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 June 2026.

About The Sea Chase

The Sea Chase is a 1955 movie in the War, Action and Drama genres, directed by John Farrow, starring John Wayne, Lana Turner and David Farrar. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sea Chase in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to outrun or out-maneuver the British warship pursuing him. Aboard his vessel is Elsa Keller, a woman Ehrlich has been ordered to return to Germany safely along with whatever secrets she carries. When Ehrlich's fiercely Nazi chief officer Kirchner commits an atrocity, the British pursuit becomes deadly.

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Themes & keywords

world war iifemale spypacific theaterfreightersea battlesea captainsteam shipnazi crimessea chase

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sea Chase in United States?+

In United States, The Sea Chase is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Sea Chase on Netflix?+

The Sea Chase is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Sea Chase?+

The Sea Chase has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in The Sea Chase?+

The Sea Chase stars John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar, James Arness and Tab Hunter.

When did The Sea Chase come out?+

The Sea Chase is a 1955 movie directed by John Farrow.

What genre is The Sea Chase?+

The Sea Chase is War, Action and Drama film.

Who directed The Sea Chase?+

The Sea Chase was directed by John Farrow.

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