Winged Victory (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1944, Winged Victory is a drama and war film directed by George Cukor, running about 130 minutes. “Presented by 20th Century-Fox in Association with the U. S.Army Air Forces” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pinky Scariano, Allan Ross, and Frankie Davis all join the Army Air Forces with hopes of becoming pilots. In training, they meet and become pals with Bobby Grills and Irving Miller, and the five struggle through the rigid training and grueling tests involved in becoming pilots. Not all of them succeed, and tragedy awaits for some.
Who’s in it. Winged Victory stars Lon McCallister as Francis Davis, Jeanne Crain as Helen, Edmond O'Brien as Irving Miller and Judy Holliday as Ruth Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Winged Victory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Winged Victory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winged Victory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winged Victory (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Winged Victory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Winged Victory worth watching?
- Winged Victory holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Winged Victory?
- Winged Victory stars Lon McCallister, Jeanne Crain, Edmond O'Brien, Judy Holliday and Lee J. Cobb.
- When was Winged Victory released?
- Winged Victory was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.