The Blue Max (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1966, The Blue Max is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by John Guillermin, running about 156 minutes. “There was no quiet on the Western Front!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young pilot in the German air force of 1918, disliked as lower-class and unchivalrous, tries ambitiously to earn the medal offered for 20 kills.
Who’s in it. The Blue Max stars George Peppard as Lt. Bruno Stachel, James Mason as General Count von Klugermann, Ursula Andress as Countess Kaeti von Klugermann and Jeremy Kemp as Willi von Klugermann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Blue Max has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Max page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Max tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Max (1966)?
- In US, The Blue Max is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blue Max worth watching?
- The Blue Max holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blue Max?
- The Blue Max stars George Peppard, James Mason, Ursula Andress, Jeremy Kemp and Karl Michael Vogler.
- When was The Blue Max released?
- The Blue Max was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.