Movie

The Enemy Below

“The most amazing saga in the fighting annals of the US Navy!”

★ 7.1(211)19571h 37m

The Enemy Below is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch The Enemy Below

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Good to know

Director: Dick Powell
Release date: 1957-12-25
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

The Enemy Below — trailer

About The Enemy Below

The Enemy Below is a 1957 movie in the War genre, directed by Dick Powell, starring Robert Mitchum, Curd Jürgens and David Hedison. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 211 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Enemy Below in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits.

Cast

Robert Mitchum

Capt. Murrell

Curd Jürgens

Kapitän von Stolberg

David Hedison

Lt. Ware

Theodore Bikel

Heinie Schwaffer

Russell Collins

Doctor

Kurt Kreuger

Von Holem (uncredited)

Frank Albertson

Lt. J.G. Crain

Biff Elliot

Quartermaster

Michael McHale

German Soldier

Alan Dexter

Lt. Mackeson (uncredited)

Joe Di Reda

BMSN Robbins (uncredited)

Robert Boon

Chief Engineer

Themes & keywords

submarineworld war iiu.s. navybattle of the atlantic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Enemy Below in Canada?+

In Canada, The Enemy Below is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Enemy Below on Netflix?+

The Enemy Below is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Enemy Below?+

The Enemy Below has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Enemy Below?+

The Enemy Below stars Robert Mitchum, Curd Jürgens, David Hedison, Theodore Bikel and Russell Collins.

When did The Enemy Below come out?+

The Enemy Below is a 1957 movie directed by Dick Powell.

What genre is The Enemy Below?+

The Enemy Below is War film.

Who directed The Enemy Below?+

The Enemy Below was directed by Dick Powell.