They Were Expendable
1945
⭐6.5(127 votes)
2h 15m
DramaWar
Overview
After a demonstration of new PT boats, navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, Ryan and his buddy Lt. Brickley are told they can finally take their squadron into battle. The PT boats quickly prove their worth, successfully shooting down Japanese planes, relaying messages between islands, and picking off a multitude of enemy ships.
About They Were Expendable
They Were Expendable (1945) is a Drama, War film that follows after a demonstration of new PT boats, navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, Ryan and his buddy Lt. Brickley are told they can finally take their squadron into battle. The PT boats quickly prove their worth, successfully shooting down Japanese planes, relaying messages between islands, and picking off a multitude of enemy ships. Currently, you can watch They Were Expendable on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 127 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
