SOS Pacific (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1959, SOS Pacific is a thriller and drama film directed by Guy Green, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A flying boat has to ditch off an island in the Pacific. Along with the injured owner-pilot the passengers include a policeman and his smuggler prisoner, a slimey limey witness against him, a physicist, and a globe-hopping good-time girl. On the island they find a fleet of derelict ships, farm animals tethered, and cameras in a lead-lined bunker and a stark realisation soon dawns.
Who’s in it. SOS Pacific stars Richard Attenborough as Whitey Mullen, Pier Angeli as Teresa, John Gregson as Captain John 'Jack' Bennett and Eva Bartok as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, SOS Pacific has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch SOS Pacific page.
If you liked it. Fans of SOS Pacific tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch SOS Pacific (1959)?
- In US, SOS Pacific is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is SOS Pacific worth watching?
- SOS Pacific holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in SOS Pacific?
- SOS Pacific stars Richard Attenborough, Pier Angeli, John Gregson, Eva Bartok and Eddie Constantine.
- When was SOS Pacific released?
- SOS Pacific was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.