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The Sea Chase (1955) runs 1 h 57 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.3 from 55 TMDB members. As the Second World War breaks out, German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich is about to leave Sydney, Australia with his vessel, the Ergenstrasse. Ehrlich, an anti-Nazi but proud German, hopes to outrun or out-maneuver the British warship pursuing him. Aboard his vessel is Elsa Keller, a woman Ehrlich has been ordered to return to Germany safely along with whatever secrets she carries. When Ehrlich's fiercely Nazi…

Runtime
1 h 57 min — ends 9:57 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
War, Action, Drama
Released
June 4, 1955
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 from 55 votes
Director
John Farrow
Starring
John Wayne, Lana Turner, David Farrar, James Arness
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.War and Action reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is The Sea Chase?
The Sea Chase is 1 h 57 min long (117 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:57 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Sea Chase rated?
The Sea Chase is rated NR in the US.
Is The Sea Chase a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. War and Action reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Sea Chase?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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