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Captains of the Clouds

1942Movie1 h 54 minNR

79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes100%48%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes100%48%

Summary

Inspired by Churchill's Dunkirk speech, brash, undisciplined Canadian bush pilot Brian MacLean and three friends enlist in the RCAF.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Michael Curtiz
Written by
Richard Macaulay, Norman Reilly Raine, Arthur T. Horman
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis, William Cagney
Music by
Max Steiner, Leo F. Forbstein

Everyone

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Facts

February 12, 1942 · 1 h 54 min · NR

Released
February 12, 1942
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Just Plane Wrong, Refused by the Call, Heroic Sacrifice +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Captains of the Clouds?"

Questions about Captains of the Clouds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Captains of the Clouds?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Captains of the Clouds from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is Captains of the Clouds worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Is Captains of the Clouds okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Is Captains of the Clouds good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Captains of the Clouds?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.