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The Fighting Seabees

1944 · 1h 40m · Released

NR Drama, Action, War

Construction workers in World War II in the Pacific are needed to build military sites, but the work is dangerous and they doubt the ability of the Navy to protect them. After a series of attacks by the Japanese, something new is tried, Construction Battalions (CBs=Seabees). The new CBs have to both build and be ready to fight.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.2 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Fighting Seabees

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Top cast and crew

Edward Ludwig Director
John Wayne Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan
Susan Hayward Constance Chesley
Dennis O'Keefe Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow
William Frawley Eddie Powers
Leonid Kinskey Johnny Novasky
J.M. Kerrigan Sawyer Collins
Grant Withers Whanger Spreckles
Paul Fix Ding Jacobs
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Frequently asked questions about The Fighting Seabees

Where can I watch The Fighting Seabees in the United States?

The Fighting Seabees is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Fighting Seabees?

The Fighting Seabees scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Fighting Seabees?

The Fighting Seabees stars John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Dennis O'Keefe, William Frawley, and Leonid Kinskey. Edward Ludwig is the director.

How long is The Fighting Seabees?

The Fighting Seabees runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).

When did The Fighting Seabees come out?

The Fighting Seabees was released on January 27, 1944.

Which studio made The Fighting Seabees?

The Fighting Seabees was produced by Republic Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for The Fighting Seabees?

The Fighting Seabees was made on a budget of $1,500,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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