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Wake Island

5.819421h 27mNRMovieWarActionDrama

In late 1941, with no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.

DirectorJohn Farrow
WritersFrank Butler·W.R. Burnett
ProducersJoseph Sistrom·Buddy G. DeSylva

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Cast · Directed by John Farrow

BDBrian Donlevy
Brian Donlevy
Maj. Geoffrey Caton
MCMacdonald Carey
Macdonald Carey
Lt. Bruce Cameron
RPRobert Preston
Robert Preston
Pvt. Joe Doyle
WBWilliam Bendix
William Bendix
Pvt. Aloysius K. "Smacksie" Randall
ADAlbert Dekker
Albert Dekker
Shad McClosky
WAWalter Abel
Walter Abel
Cmdr. Roberts
MRMikhail Rasumny
Mikhail Rasumny
Ivan Probenzky
RCRod Cameron
Rod Cameron
Capt. Pete Lewis
BGBill Goodwin
Bill Goodwin
Sgt. Higbee / Narrator (voice)
DODamian O'Flynn
Damian O'Flynn
Capt. Bill Patrick
FAFrank Albertson
Frank Albertson
Johnny Rudd
JA
Joyce Arleen
Cynthia Caton (uncredited)

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Wake Island — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Wake Island?

Wake Island isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Wake Island on Netflix?

No, Wake Island is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Wake Island on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Wake Island isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Wake Island for free?

Wake Island isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Wake Island?

Wake Island hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 29, 1942. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.