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Reach for the Sky

6.919562h 15mMovieWarDrama

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.

DirectorLewis Gilbert
WriterLewis Gilbert
ProducerDaniel M. Angel

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Cast · Directed by Lewis Gilbert

KMKenneth More
Kenneth More
Douglas Bader
MPMuriel Pavlow
Muriel Pavlow
Thelma Bader
LBLyndon Brook
Lyndon Brook
Johnny Sanderson
LPLee Patterson
Lee Patterson
Turner
AKAlexander Knox
Alexander Knox
Mr. Joyce
DADorothy Alison
Dorothy Alison
Nurse Brace
MW
Michael Warre
Harry Day
STSydney Tafler
Sydney Tafler
Robert Desoutter
HMHoward Marion-Crawford
Howard Marion-Crawford
'Woody' Woodhall
JWJack Watling
Jack Watling
Peel
WHWalter Hudd
Walter Hudd
Air Vice-Marshal Halahan
ECErnest Clark
Ernest Clark
Wing Commander Beiseigel

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Reach for the Sky — streaming FAQ

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No, Reach for the Sky is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Reach for the Sky isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Reach for the Sky based on a true story?

Yes — Reach for the Sky is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).