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USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016)

★ 5.3R128 minDirector: Mario Van Peebles

2016 film by Mario Van Peebles

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (also titled USS Indianapolis: Disaster in the Philippine Sea) is a 2016 American war disaster film directed by Mario Van Peebles and written by Cam Cannon and Richard Rionda Del Castro, based largely on the true story of the loss of the ship of the same name in the closing stages of World War II. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter, Brian Presley, and Cody Walker. Principal photography began on June 19, 2015, in Mobile, Alabama.

The film premiered in the Philippines on August 24, 2016. It was released as a digital rental on iTunes and Amazon in the United States on October 14, 2016, and in limited theaters during the Veterans Day weekend. The film underperformed at the box office and received negative reviews from critics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage about?
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016) — 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.
Is USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.