How long is They Were Expendable?

They Were Expendable is 2 h 15 min long (135 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:15 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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They Were Expendable is rated NR in the US.

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They Were Expendable (1945) runs 2 h 15 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.5 from 140 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 2 h 15 min — ends 10:15 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Drama, War
Released: December 7, 1945
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 140 votes
Director: John Ford
Starring: Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is They Were Expendable?: They Were Expendable is 2 h 15 min long (135 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:15 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is They Were Expendable rated?: They Were Expendable is rated NR in the US.
Is They Were Expendable a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream They Were Expendable?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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