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The Dam Busters

1955Movie2 h 4 minNR

DramaHistory
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

A tense, nostalgic drama movie about history and war, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the execution of the raid by 617 Squadron 'The Dam Busters'.

Feels like

  • Historical War Drama
  • British WWII
  • Engineering Innovation
  • Biographical Account
  • Spectacular Visuals
  • Tense Raid
  • Patriotic Sentiment
  • Detailed Production
  • Nostalgic Classic

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Michael Anderson
Written by
R.C. Sherriff
Produced by
Robert Lennard, Gordon Scott, G. B. Walker
Music by
Louis Levy, Leighton Lucas

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Facts

May 16, 1955 · 2 h 4 min · NR

Released
May 16, 1955
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
23 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Airstrike Impossible, Artistic License – History, Awesome, but Impractical +9

  • Airstrike Impossible
  • Artistic License – History
  • Awesome, but Impractical
  • Bar Brawl
  • The Big Board
  • Stiff Upper Lip
  • Captain Obvious
  • Black Dude Dies First
  • Dated History
  • Strolling Through the Chaos
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Big Dam Plot

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Where can I stream The Dam Busters?

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In the United States, The Dam Busters is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Dam Busters worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is The Dam Busters okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.