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Run Silent, Run Deep (1958): cast, story & where to watch

1958 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1958, Run Silent, Run Deep is a drama and war film directed by Robert Wise, running about 93 minutes. “Gable and Lancaster make the seas boil in the battle adventure that hits like a torpedo!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The captain of a submarine sunk by the Japanese during WWII is finally given a chance to skipper another sub after a year of working a desk job. His singleminded determination for revenge against the destroyer that sunk his previous vessel puts his new crew in unneccessary danger.

Who’s in it. Run Silent, Run Deep stars Clark Gable as Cmdr, Richardson, Burt Lancaster as Lt. Jim Bledsoe, Jack Warden as Yeoman 1st Class Mueller and Brad Dexter as Cartwright, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Run Silent, Run Deep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Run Silent, Run Deep page.

If you liked it. Fans of Run Silent, Run Deep tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Run Silent, Run Deep (1958)?
In US, Run Silent, Run Deep is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Run Silent, Run Deep worth watching?
Run Silent, Run Deep 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 Run Silent, Run Deep?
Run Silent, Run Deep stars Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden, Brad Dexter and Don Rickles.
When was Run Silent, Run Deep released?
Run Silent, Run Deep was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.