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The Big Lift

6.919502h NRMovieWarDramaRomance

The Berlin Air Lift from the point of view of two Air Force NCOs who navigate romance in a bombed out post WW2 Germany.

DirectorGeorge Seaton
WriterGeorge Seaton
ProducerWilliam Perlberg

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Cast · Directed by George Seaton

MCMontgomery Clift
Montgomery Clift
Sgt. 1st Class Danny MacCullough
PDPaul Douglas
Paul Douglas
MSgt. Henry "Hank" Kowalski
CBCornell Borchers
Cornell Borchers
Frederica Burkhardt
BLBruni Löbel
Bruni Löbel
Gerda
OHO.E. Hasse
O.E. Hasse
Stieber
DM
Dante V. Morel
Capt. Dante V. Morel
JM
John R. Mason
Capt. John R. Mason
GP
Gail R. Plush
Capt. Gail R. Plush
MB
Mack Blevins
Capt. Mack Blevins
WS
William A. Stewart
Capt. William A. Stewart
AF
Alfred L. Freiburger
1st Lt. Alfred L. Freiburger
GA
Gerald Arons
1st Lt. Gerald Arons

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The Big Lift — streaming FAQ

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The Big Lift is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Big Lift is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and MGM+.

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The Big Lift isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Big Lift is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Public Domain Movies in United States.