On the shelf
Above Us the Waves
1955Age guide: All ages
Where to watch
- United KingdomITVX · ITVX Premium
- SpainAmazon Prime Video · Filmin
Checked 11 Nov 2026 · Data: JustWatch
See it on the shelfIn World War II, the greatest threat to the British navy is the German battleship Tirpitz. While anchored in a Norwegian fjord, it is impossible to attack by conventional means, so a plan is hatched…
★ 6.1/10 · 39 TMDB audience ratings
Starring
John MillsCommandant Fraser
John GregsonLieutenant Alec Duffy
Donald SindenLieutenant Tom Corbett
James Robertson JusticeAdmiral Ryder
Michael MedwinSmart
Theodore BikelGerman Officer
James KenneyAbercrombie
William RussellRamsey
Audience reviews from TMDB · may contain spoilers
CinemaSerf: John Mills sets off to convince a sceptical Admiral (James Robertson Justice) of the merits of "midget" submarines in active warfare. His intention… Read full review