In Which We Serve

In Which We Serve

You'll Never Forget...

Directed by David Lean, Noël Coward

Produced by Two Cities Films, British Lion Film Corporation

1942115 min6.8 / 10

A patriotic wartime drama chronicling the life and death of a naval destroyer and the bonds forged between its captain and crew through duty and sacrifice.

The story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship’s first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.

Questions people ask

  • Is In Which We Serve sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does In Which We Serve end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is In Which We Serve easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is In Which We Serve violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is In Which We Serve scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity71

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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