Above and Beyond (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1953, Above and Beyond is an action, drama and war film directed by Melvin Frank, running about 122 minutes. “The love story behind the billion dollar secret!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Colonel Paul Tibbets, the pilot that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Although unaware of the full potential of this new weapon, he knows that it can do tremendously more damage than any other weapon used before, and that the death toll resulting from it will be huge. He is reluctant to be the person who will end so many lives, but as time goes on, the pressure upon him only increase.
Who’s in it. Above and Beyond stars Robert Taylor as Lt. Col Paul W. Tibbets, Eleanor Parker as Lucey Tibbets, James Whitmore as Maj. William M. Uanna and Larry Keating as Maj. Gen. Vernon C. Brent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Above and Beyond has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Above and Beyond page.
If you liked it. Fans of Above and Beyond 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 Above and Beyond (1953)?
- In US, Above and Beyond is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Above and Beyond worth watching?
- Above and Beyond holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Above and Beyond?
- Above and Beyond stars Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, James Whitmore, Larry Keating and Larry Gates.
- When was Above and Beyond released?
- Above and Beyond was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.