"The Lifeboat" is a 1944 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The story revolves around a group of survivors from a shipwreck who find themselves stranded in a lifeboat in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. As they struggle to survive, tensions rise among the group, leading to moral dilemmas and conflicts over leadership and resources. The film features a small cast, including Tallulah Bankhead and William Bendix, and is notable for its single-setting narrative. It explores themes of survival, human nature, and the ethical choices people face in desperate situations, all while maintaining Hitchcock's signature suspenseful style.