The Dam Busters (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1955, The Dam Busters is an action, thriller, drama and war film directed by Michael Anderson, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex and the execution of the raid by 617 Squadron 'The Dam Busters'.
Who’s in it. The Dam Busters stars Richard Todd as Wing Commander Guy Gibson, V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C., Michael Redgrave as Doctor B. N. Wallis, C.B.E., F.R.S., Ursula Jeans as Mrs. Wallis and Basil Sydney as Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris G.C.B., O.B.E., A.F.C., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Dam Busters 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 Dam Busters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dam Busters 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 Dam Busters (1955)?
- In US, The Dam Busters 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 Dam Busters worth watching?
- The Dam Busters holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dam Busters?
- The Dam Busters stars Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Basil Sydney and Patrick Barr.
- When was The Dam Busters released?
- The Dam Busters was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.