The High and the Mighty
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Dan Roman is a veteran pilot haunted by a tragic past. Now relegated to second-in-command cockpit assignments he finds himself on a routine Honolulu-to-San Francisco flight - one that takes a terrifying suspense-building turn when disaster strikes high above the Pacific Ocean at the point of no return.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Sooner |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About The High and the Mighty
The High and the Mighty is a 1954 English-language adventure, drama and thriller film directed by William A. Wellman. The cast is led by John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day. It has a runtime of 2h 27m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The High and the Mighty was produced by Wayne-Fellows Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 3, 1954, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Writers
- Ernest K. Gann
- Release date
- July 3, 1954
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Wayne-Fellows Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
The High and the Mighty cast & crew
The High and the Mighty was directed by William A. Wellman and written by Ernest K. Gann.
The cast features John Wayne as Dan Roman, Claire Trevor as May Holst, Laraine Day as Lydia Rice, Robert Stack as John Sullivan, Jan Sterling as Sally McKee, and Phil Harris as Ed Joseph.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, cinematography is by Archie Stout, and it was produced by Robert Fellows and John Wayne.
Is The High and the Mighty worth watching?
The High and the Mighty holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 84 ratings, a more divisive adventure films.
At 2h 27m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and thriller, The High and the Mighty is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The High and the Mighty
The High and the Mighty isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The High and the Mighty
John Wayne
Dan Roman
Claire Trevor
May Holst
Laraine Day
Lydia Rice
Robert Stack
John Sullivan
Jan Sterling
Sally McKee
Phil Harris
Ed Joseph
Robert Newton
Gustave Pardee
David Brian
Ken Childs
Paul Kelly
Donald Flaherty
Sidney Blackmer
Humphrey Agnew
Julie Bishop
Lillian Pardee
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
Gonzales
The High and the Mighty — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The High and the Mighty in United States?
The High and the Mighty is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The High and the Mighty in?
The High and the Mighty is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The High and the Mighty?
The High and the Mighty runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).
▸What is The High and the Mighty rated?
The High and the Mighty is rated NR. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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