Reach for the Sky (1956)
Overview
The true story of airman Douglas Bader who overcame the loss of both legs in a 1931 flying accident to become a successful fighter pilot and wing leader during World War II.
Where to watch Reach for the Sky
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | — | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Sweden | — | — | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Reach for the Sky in 5 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Reach for the Sky about?
The true story of airman Douglas Bader who overcame the loss of both legs in a 1931 flying accident to become a successful fighter pilot and wing leader during World War II. Reach for the Sky is a War, Drama movie, released on 1956-07-05, runtime 135 minutes.
Is Reach for the Sky worth watching?
TMDB users rate Reach for the Sky 6.9 out of 10 from 41 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Reach for the Sky?
In the United States, Reach for the Sky can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Lewis Gilbert
Cast
- Kenneth More as Douglas Bader
- Muriel Pavlow as Thelma Bader
- Lyndon Brook as Johnny Sanderson
- Lee Patterson as Turner
- Alexander Knox as Mr. Joyce
- Dorothy Alison as Nurse Brace
- Michael Warre as Harry Day
- Sydney Tafler as Robert Desoutter
- Howard Marion-Crawford as 'Woody' Woodhall
- Jack Watling as Peel
- Walter Hudd as Air Vice-Marshal Halahan
- Ernest Clark as Wing Commander Beiseigel
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Sources
Details and the 6.9/10 rating from Reach for the Sky on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.