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When Hell Was in Session

7.519791h 38mMovieDramaTV Movie

This film describes Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton's 7-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war. Held in numerous, brutal POW camps, he faced starvation, torture and terrible living conditions brought on by his North Vietnamese captors in an…

DirectorPaul Krasny
ProducersR.J. Louis·James T. Aubrey

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Cast · Directed by Paul Krasny

HHHal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook
Cmdr. Jeremiah A. Denton
ESEva Marie Saint
Eva Marie Saint
Jane Denton
MMako
Mako
Maj. Bai
RCRonny Cox
Ronny Cox
Maj. Frank Perrin
RJRenne Jarrett
Renne Jarrett
Nancy Tschudy
RERichard Evans
Richard Evans
Lt. Alec Vardis
JHJames Hong
James Hong
Nguyen
TBTom Bower
Tom Bower
Lt. Jim Norton
SMStephen Keep Mills
Stephen Keep Mills
Lt. Bill Grainger
BCByron Chung
Byron Chung
Quoc
WCWilliam Kirby Cullen
William Kirby Cullen
Jerry Denton
PMPaul Mantee
Paul Mantee
Capt. Brown

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When Hell Was in Session — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When Hell Was in Session?

When Hell Was in Session is streaming on JioHotstar in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is When Hell Was in Session on Netflix?

No, When Hell Was in Session is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on JioHotstar.

Is When Hell Was in Session on Amazon Prime Video?

No, When Hell Was in Session isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. It's on JioHotstar instead.

Where can I watch When Hell Was in Session for free?

When Hell Was in Session is available on JioHotstar in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is When Hell Was in Session based on a true story?

Yes — When Hell Was in Session is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).