The Day Will Dawn (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1942, The Day Will Dawn is a drama and war film directed by Harold French, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Sports journalist Colin Metcalfe is picked for the job of foreign correspondent in Norway when Hitler invades Poland. On the way to Langedal his boat is attacked by a German U-Boat, however when he tells the navy about it they do not believe him and, to make matters worse, he is removed from his job. When German forces invade Norway, Metcalfe returns determined to uncover what is going on and stop the Germans in their tracks.
Who’s in it. The Day Will Dawn stars Hugh Williams as Colin Metcalfe, Griffith Jones as Police Inspector Gunter (as Griffiths Jones), Deborah Kerr as Kari Alstad and Ralph Richardson as Frank Lockwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Day Will Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day Will Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day Will Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Day Will Dawn (1942)?
- In US, The Day Will Dawn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Day Will Dawn worth watching?
- The Day Will Dawn holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Day Will Dawn?
- The Day Will Dawn stars Hugh Williams, Griffith Jones, Deborah Kerr, Ralph Richardson and Francis L. Sullivan.
- When was The Day Will Dawn released?
- The Day Will Dawn was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.