The Sky Pilot (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1921, The Sky Pilot is a drama and western film directed by King Vidor, running about 77 minutes. “Four thousand maddened steers in terrific stampede charge straight for the helpless girl. the Sky Pilot leaps to veer them, And they thunder right down on him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Arthur Moore, a missionary preacher, attempts to fit into the cowboy community so he can set up a church in the local saloon. Gwen, daughter of the "Old Timer," is injured in a stampede and loses her ability to walk. Though rejected by the townsfolk, the preacher's wisdom and love are needed if the young girl is to be healed. Shot in 'Vidor Village', Vidor's ill-fated studio property in California's High Sierra.
Who’s in it. The Sky Pilot stars Colleen Moore as Gwen, John Bowers as The Sky Pilot, Harry Todd as The Old Timer and James Corrigan as Honorable Ashley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Sky Pilot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sky Pilot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sky Pilot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sky Pilot (1921)?
- In US, The Sky Pilot is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sky Pilot worth watching?
- The Sky Pilot holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sky Pilot?
- The Sky Pilot stars Colleen Moore, John Bowers, Harry Todd, James Corrigan and David Butler.