Where to watch They Were Expendable in United States
They Were Expendable is streaming on TCM in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 30 May 2026.
About They Were Expendable
They Were Expendable is a 1945 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by John Ford, starring Robert Montgomery, John Wayne and Donna Reed. It has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 134 viewers. Below you can see where to watch They Were Expendable in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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Overview
After a demonstration of new PT boats, Navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, Ryan and his buddy Lt. Brickley are told they can finally take their squadron into battle. The PT boats quickly prove their worth, successfully shooting down Japanese planes, relaying messages between islands, and picking off a multitude of enemy ships.
Top cast
Robert Montgomery
Lt. John Brickley
John Wayne
Lt. (J.G.) 'Rusty' Ryan
Donna Reed
Lt. Sandy Davyss
Jack Holt
General Martin
Ward Bond
"Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate
Marshall Thompson
Ens. 'Snake' Gardner
Paul Langton
Ens. 'Andy' Andrews
Leon Ames
Major James Morton
Arthur Walsh
Seaman Jones
Donald Curtis
Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long
Cameron Mitchell
Ens. George Cross
Louis Jean Heydt
'Ohio'
Jeff York
Ens. Tony Aiken
Murray Alper
'Slug' Mahan T.M. 1c
Harry Tenbrook
'Squarehead' Larsen SC 2c
Jack Pennick
'Doc'
Alex Havier
'Benny' Lecoco ST 3c
Charles Trowbridge
Admiral Blackwell
Robert Barrat
The General
Bruce Kellogg
Elder Tompkins M.M. 2c
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch They Were Expendable in United States?+
In United States, you can stream They Were Expendable on TCM. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is They Were Expendable on Netflix?+
They Were Expendable is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on TCM.
How long is They Were Expendable?+
They Were Expendable has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
Who stars in They Were Expendable?+
They Were Expendable stars Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt and Ward Bond.
When did They Were Expendable come out?+
They Were Expendable is a 1945 movie directed by John Ford.
What genre is They Were Expendable?+
They Were Expendable is Drama and War film.
Who directed They Were Expendable?+
They Were Expendable was directed by John Ford.
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