Fortress (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2012, Fortress is a war film directed by Mike Phillips, running about 89 minutes. “Battles were fought on the ground, wars were won in the sky.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the commander of the crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber is killed in action in a raid over Sicily in 1943, his replacement, a young, naive pilot struggles to be accepted by the plane's already tight-knit Irish American crew.
Who’s in it. Fortress stars Bug Hall as Michael, Chris Owen as Burt, Edward Finlay as Philly and John Laughlin as Base Commander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Fortress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fortress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fortress tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fortress (2012)?
- In US, Fortress is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fortress worth watching?
- Fortress holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fortress?
- Fortress stars Bug Hall, Chris Owen, Edward Finlay, John Laughlin and Manu Intiraymi.
- When was Fortress released?
- Fortress was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.