# In Which We Serve (1942)

> A solemn British wartime ensemble drama follows a Royal Navy ship and its crew from launch through combat, sacrifice, and ultimate loss.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17088

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama, War
- Director: Noël Coward, David Lean
- Cast: Noël Coward, John Mills, Bernard Miles, Celia Johnson, Kay Walsh, Joyce Carey, Derek Elphinstone, Michael Wilding
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034891/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: solemn, patriotic, melancholic, classic cinema viewing, historical film night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of valor and sacrifice on the high seas during World War II.

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