Murder in the Clouds (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1934, Murder in the Clouds is an adventure and mystery film directed by D. Ross Lederman, running about 61 minutes. “It reaches a new high in non-stop suspense!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bob Halsey is a first-rate pilot who's in love with stewardess Judy Wagner. He's ordered to deliver a secret formula to Washington, D.C., but a spy hears about the assignment and sabotages it by murdering Bob's fellow flyers and making off with the liquid. While the government conducts a vast search for the formula, the spies entangle Judy in their web of deceit, causing Bob to set off on his own in an effort to save his sweetheart and retrieve the missing mixture.
Who’s in it. Murder in the Clouds stars Lyle Talbot as Bob 'Three Star' Halsey, Ann Dvorak as Judy Wagner, Gordon Westcott as George Wexley and Robert Light as Tom Wagner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Murder in the Clouds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder in the Clouds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder in the Clouds tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder in the Clouds (1934)?
- In GB, Murder in the Clouds is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder in the Clouds worth watching?
- Murder in the Clouds holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder in the Clouds?
- Murder in the Clouds stars Lyle Talbot, Ann Dvorak, Gordon Westcott, Robert Light and George Cooper.
- When was Murder in the Clouds released?
- Murder in the Clouds was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.