USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

A grueling, waterlogged survival ordeal that mixes naval combat with shark-threat dread and a sobering true-story aftermath.

Directed by

Mario Van Peebles

Genres

Action, War

Starring

Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Matt Lanter

Tagline

1196 men aboard, 5 days in water, 317 survived

Overview

The harrowing true story of the crew of the USS Indianapolis, who were stranded in the Philippine Sea for five days after delivering the atomic weapons that would eventually end WWII. As they awaited rescue, they endured extreme thirst, hunger, and relentless shark attacks.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, war, grief, justice

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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