Name: Reach for the Sky
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Genre: War, Drama, Biography
Released: 1956-01-01
Duration: PT2h 15mM
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Kenneth More, Muriel Pavlow, Lyndon Brook, Lee Patterson, Alexander Knox

Question 1

What is Reach for the Sky (1956) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in Reach for the Sky?

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Reach for the Sky stars Kenneth More (Douglas Bader), Muriel Pavlow (Thelma Bader), Lyndon Brook (Johnny Sanderson), Lee Patterson (Turner), Alexander Knox (Mr. Joyce). The film was directed by Lewis Gilbert.

Question 3

How long is Reach for the Sky?

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Reach for the Sky has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1956. It is rated U.

Question 4

Is Reach for the Sky worth watching?

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Reach for the Sky holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of War, Drama, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Reach for the Sky?

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Streaming availability for Reach for the Sky changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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