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They Were Expendable (1945): movie guide
They Were Expendable (1945) is a Drama, War, Action running about 135 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.5/10 from 141 votes. Notable cast includes Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1945-12-07
- Runtime: 135 min
- TMDB: 6.5/10
- Genres: Drama, War, Action
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1945-12-07
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What is They Were Expendable about?
After a demonstration of new PT boats, Navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, Ryan and his buddy Lt. Brickley are told they can finally take their squadron into battle. The PT boats quickly prove their worth, successfully shooting down Japanese planes, relaying messages between islands, and picking off a multitude of enemy ships.
Cast highlights
They Were Expendable features Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond, Marshall Thompson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1945-12-07. Runtime: 135 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (141 votes). Genres: Drama, War, Action. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is They Were Expendable?
- They Were Expendable is listed as Drama, War, Action on TMDB.
- How long is They Were Expendable?
- They Were Expendable runs about 135 minutes.
- Who stars in They Were Expendable?
- Cast highlights include Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond, Marshall Thompson.
- Does Cinema Box stream They Were Expendable?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
