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The Blue Max

1966Movie2 h 36 minPG

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%77%

An epic, thrilling war movie about history and war.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

There was no quiet on the Western Front!

A young pilot in the German air force of 1918, disliked as lower-class and unchivalrous, tries ambitiously to earn the medal offered for 20 kills.

Feels like

  • World War I
  • Aerial Combat
  • Masculine Ambition
  • Tragic Hero
  • Class Conflict
  • Spectacular Visuals
  • Historical Drama
  • Dogfights

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
John Guillermin
Written by
David Pursall, Jack Seddon, Gerald Hanley
Produced by
Christian Ferry
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

Everyone

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Facts

June 21, 1966 · 2 h 36 min · PG

Released
June 21, 1966
Runtime
2 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
War, Action, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$5 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Crisis Point Hospital, Aerial Canyon Chase, Bling of War +9

  • Crisis Point Hospital
  • Aerial Canyon Chase
  • Bling of War
  • Jerkass
  • The Alcoholic
  • Manipulative Bastard
  • Red Baron
  • Post-Injury Desk Job
  • Artistic License – Military
  • Bastard Bastard
  • The Alleged Aircraft
  • Artifact of Attraction

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Blue Max?"

Questions about The Blue Max

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Blue Max?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Blue Max from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Blue Max worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is The Blue Max okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does The Blue Max use?

Crisis Point HospitalAerial Canyon ChaseBling of WarJerkassThe AlcoholicManipulative BastardRed BaronPost-Injury Desk JobArtistic License – MilitaryBastard BastardThe Alleged AircraftArtifact of Attractionand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Crisis Point Hospital, Aerial Canyon Chase, and Bling of War.