Abandon Ship (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1957, Abandon Ship is a drama and adventure film directed by Richard Sale, running about 100 minutes. “14 of these survivors must be cast adrift! Which will the Captain choose?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a massive luxury liner sinks into the ocean, the ship's officer must command a rickety lifeboat, built for only nine, that is stuffed with over twenty desperate and injured passengers. As a hurricane approaches and the many wounded passengers struggle for life, difficult decisions must be made about who will remain on the boat and who must be cast to the sea in order to give others the chance to survive.
Who’s in it. Abandon Ship stars Tyrone Power as Alec Holmes, Mai Zetterling as Nurse Julie White, Lloyd Nolan as Frank Kelly and Stephen Boyd as Will McKinley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Abandon Ship has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abandon Ship page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abandon Ship tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abandon Ship (1957)?
- In US, Abandon Ship is available to 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 Abandon Ship worth watching?
- Abandon Ship holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Abandon Ship?
- Abandon Ship stars Tyrone Power, Mai Zetterling, Lloyd Nolan, Stephen Boyd and Moira Lister.
- When was Abandon Ship released?
- Abandon Ship was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.