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Memphis Belle

1990Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic596.8Rotten Tomatoes68%79%

A tense, thrilling drama movie about history and war.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Brave young men who rode on the wings of victory.

The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe. The crew only have to make one more bombing raid before they have finished their duty and can go home. In the briefing before their last flight, the crew discover that the target for the day is Bremen.

Feels like

  • World War II Drama
  • Air Combat
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Courage & Camaraderie
  • Historical Accuracy
  • Tension & Suspense
  • Coming-of-Age Under Fire
  • Epic Score
  • Visual Spectacle

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Michael Caton-Jones
Written by
Monte Merrick
Produced by
Catherine Wyler, David Puttnam
Music by
George Fenton

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Facts

September 7, 1990 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
September 7, 1990
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, War, Action
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$23 million
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

The Homeward Journey, Stuka Scream, Just Plane Wrong +9

  • The Homeward Journey
  • Stuka Scream
  • Just Plane Wrong
  • Non-Indicative Name
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Due to the Dead
  • It Will Never Catch On
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • A Father to His Men
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Midair Collision
  • As You Know

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Memphis Belle?"

Questions about Memphis Belle

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Where can I stream Memphis Belle?

DocuramaFilms

In the United States, Memphis Belle streams on DocuramaFilms. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Memphis Belle worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 59).

Is Memphis Belle okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

What tropes does Memphis Belle use?

The Homeward JourneyStuka ScreamJust Plane WrongNon-Indicative NameOh, Crap!Due to the DeadIt Will Never Catch OnNice Job Breaking It, Hero!A Father to His MenChekhov's GunMidair CollisionAs You Knowand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including The Homeward Journey, Stuka Scream, and Just Plane Wrong.