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The Shipbuilders

6.519431h 30mMovieDrama

A patriotic, cinematic salvo, this wartime production tells the story of the owner of a shipbuilding company doing his best to contribute to the British fleet. War is good for business, but what will happen once the war is won? It was based on a novel by George Blake.

DirectorJohn Baxter
WriterGordon Wellesley
ProducerJohn Baxter

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Cast · Directed by John Baxter

CBClive Brook
Clive Brook
Leslie Pagan
MGMorland Graham
Morland Graham
Danny Shields
NB
Nell Ballantyne
Mrs. Shields
FCFinlay Currie
Finlay Currie
McWain
MEMaudie Edwards
Maudie Edwards
Lizzie
GHGeoffrey Hibbert
Geoffrey Hibbert
Peter Shields
AJAllan Jeayes
Allan Jeayes
Ralph
MLMoira Lister
Moira Lister
Rita
FLFrederick Leister
Frederick Leister
Mr. Villier
GMGus McNaughton
Gus McNaughton
Jim
IS
Ian Sadler
JTJohn Turnbull
John Turnbull
Baird

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The Shipbuilders — streaming FAQ

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The Shipbuilders is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Shipbuilders on Netflix?

No, The Shipbuilders is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

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No, The Shipbuilders isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BFI Player instead.

Where can I watch The Shipbuilders for free?

The Shipbuilders is available to stream free (with ads) on BFI Player in United Kingdom.