Reach for the Sky
Seen it?1956 | 135 min | War, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Darkest Hour or The Right Stuff, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best British Film.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lewis Gilbert
- Kenneth MoreDouglas Bader
- Muriel PavlowThelma Bader
- Lyndon BrookJohnny Sanderson
- Lee PattersonTurner
- Alexander KnoxMr. Joyce
- Dorothy AlisonNurse Brace
- Michael WarreHarry Day
- Sydney TaflerRobert Desoutter
- Howard Marion-Crawford'Woody' Woodhall
- Jack WatlingPeel