In Which We Serve (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1942, In Which We Serve is a drama and war film directed by Noël Coward, running about 115 minutes. “You'll Never Forget... In Which We Serve” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship's first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.
Who’s in it. In Which We Serve stars Noël Coward as Captain E. V. Kinross R.N. / Captain 'D', John Mills as Ordinary Seaman Blake / Shorty Blake, Bernard Miles as Chief Petty Officer Hardy / Walter Hardy and Celia Johnson as Mrs. Kinross / Alix, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, In Which We Serve has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In Which We Serve page.
If you liked it. Fans of In Which We Serve tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In Which We Serve (1942)?
- In US, In Which We Serve is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In Which We Serve worth watching?
- In Which We Serve holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In Which We Serve?
- In Which We Serve stars Noël Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles, Celia Johnson and Kay Walsh.