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USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

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The harrowing true story of the crew of the USS Indianapolis, who were stranded in the Philippine Sea for five days after delivering the atomic weapons that would eventually end WWII. As they awaited rescue, they endured extreme thirst, hunger, and relentless shark attacks.

DirectorMario Van Peebles
WritersRichard Rionda Del Castro·Cam Cannon
ProducersMichael Mendelsohn·Richard Rionda Del Castro

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Cast · Directed by Mario Van Peebles

NCNicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Captain McVay
TSTom Sizemore
Tom Sizemore
McWhorter
MLMatt Lanter
Matt Lanter
Bama
TJThomas Jane
Thomas Jane
Chuck Gwinn
ETEmily Tennant
Emily Tennant
Clara
CTCraig Tate
Craig Tate
Garrison
CWCody Walker
Cody Walker
West
JRJames Remar
James Remar
Admiral Parnell
MRMax Ryan
Max Ryan
Lt. Chuck Gwinn
CGCurrie Graham
Currie Graham
Captain Ryan
CHCallard Harris
Callard Harris
Lt. Standish
BPBrian Presley
Brian Presley
Waxman

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USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage?

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Howdy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage on Netflix?

No, USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

Is USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage for free?

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage based on a true story?

Yes — USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).