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The Sound Barrier

6.519521h 57mMovieDramaRomanceWar

A young RAF pilot tests his father-in-law’s prototype supersonic aircraft to the limit, at a time of intense development in the field of aviation, just as commercial jet airliners are about to enter service.

DirectorDavid Lean
WriterTerence Rattigan
ProducerDavid Lean

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Cast · Directed by David Lean

RRRalph Richardson
Ralph Richardson
John Ridgefield
ATAnn Todd
Ann Todd
Susan Garthwaite
NPNigel Patrick
Nigel Patrick
Tony Garthwaite
JJJohn Justin
John Justin
Philip Peel
DSDinah Sheridan
Dinah Sheridan
Jess Peel
JTJoseph Tomelty
Joseph Tomelty
Will
DEDenholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott
Christopher Ridgefield
JAJack Allen
Jack Allen
'Windy'
RMRalph Michael
Ralph Michael
Fletcher
LPLeslie Phillips
Leslie Phillips
Controller
DHDonald Harron
Donald Harron
ATA officer
VH
Vincent Holman
Factor

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The Sound Barrier — streaming FAQ

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The Sound Barrier is streaming on fuboTV, History Vault and Xive TV Documentaries in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sound Barrier on Netflix?

No, The Sound Barrier is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and History Vault.

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

Where can I watch The Sound Barrier for free?

The Sound Barrier is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.