Where to Watch They Were Expendable (1945) (Legally)

Where to watch “They Were Expendable” (1945) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1945), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, War, with a runtime around 135 minutes.

Cast highlights include Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

navy, based on novel or book, world war ii, pearl harbor, philippines, pacific war, pacific theater, bataan, 1940s, corregidor

Official trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube

Plot

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.

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