Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- patriotic
- melodramatic
- classic war film night
- submarine movie marathon
What critics said
The film offers conventional submarine-war spectacle and John Wayne-led military drama, but critics have responded poorly to its formulaic execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The USS Thunderfish faces missions, command decisions, torpedo failures, and the loss of its captain at sea.
Duke Gifford believes he is responsible for Captain Pop Perry's death until a formal inquiry clears him.
The submarine's torpedoes repeatedly explode before reaching their targets, prompting the crew to investigate the malfunction.
Duke Gifford and Navy nurse Mary Stuart reconnect at a hospital but are separated again when the submarine receives another mission.
Films like Operation Pacific, and why
Destination Tokyo
shared world war ii submarine warfare, military drama, and tense undersea missions
Run Silent, Run Deep
shared pacific theater combat, submarine strategy, and classic wartime heroism
The Caine Mutiny
shared naval warfare, wartime duty, and emotionally restrained military drama
Movie Details
- Director
- George Waggner
- Release Date
- 1951-01-27
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (59)
Cast
- John Wayne
- Patricia Neal
- Ward Bond
- Scott Forbes
- Philip Carey
- Paul Picerni
- William Campbell
- Kathryn Givney
- Martin Milner
- Sam Edwards
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Operation Pacific about?
- A guilt-ridden submarine executive officer battles wartime danger, faulty torpedoes, and an unfinished romance while serving aboard the USS Thunderfish.
- What is Operation Pacific like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Operation Pacific as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Operation Pacific violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Operation Pacific as moderate.
- What did critics think of Operation Pacific?
- The film offers conventional submarine-war spectacle and John Wayne-led military drama, but critics have responded poorly to its formulaic execution.
- Which films are like Operation Pacific?
- Films with a similar feel include Destination Tokyo, Run Silent, Run Deep, and The Caine Mutiny.
- How long is Operation Pacific?
- Operation Pacific runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch Operation Pacific?
- In United States, Operation Pacific is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
