The White Ship (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1941, The White Ship is a drama and war film directed by Roberto Rossellini, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Although released anonymously, as was the custom with all films produced by the Italian Navy, La Nave Bianca is the first feature-length effort directed by Roberto Rossellini; it is also very much the work of its co-writer and supervisor Francesco De Robertis. The film combines a documentary look at the Italian Navy during World War II with newsreel combat footage and a scripted love story performed by non-professional actors.
Who’s in it. The White Ship stars Augusto Basso as A Stoker (uncredited) and Elena Fondi as A Nurse (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The White Ship has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Ship page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Ship tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Ship (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Ship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Ship worth watching?
- The White Ship holds an audience score of 5.3 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 The White Ship?
- The White Ship stars Augusto Basso and Elena Fondi.
- When was The White Ship released?
- The White Ship was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.