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Reach for the Sky

1956Movie2 h 15 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes80%88%

A cathartic, moving war movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Biographical War Drama
  • Triumph Over Adversity
  • Inspirational
  • Classic British Cinema
  • World War II
  • Air Force
  • Resilience
  • Heroic Story
  • Feel-Good

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Lewis Gilbert
Written by
Lewis Gilbert
Produced by
Daniel M. Angel
Music by
John Addison, Muir Mathieson

Everyone

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Facts

July 5, 1956 · 2 h 15 min · Violence

Released
July 5, 1956
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Content
Violence
Genres
War, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
12 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Artificial Limbs, Historical Badass Upgrade, Historical Hero Upgrade +2

  • Artificial Limbs
  • Historical Badass Upgrade
  • Historical Hero Upgrade
  • I Can't Feel My Legs!
  • Bait-and-Switch Tyrant

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Reach for the Sky?"

Questions about Reach for the Sky

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Reach for the Sky?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Reach for the Sky worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Is Reach for the Sky okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Reach for the Sky plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.