Operation: Daybreak (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1975, Operation: Daybreak is an action and war film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 118 minutes. “It was a hit and run operation with no place to run” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Czechoslovakia, 1942. Three brave Czech patriots risk everything to rid their country of its brutal Nazi leader, SS-General Reinhard Heydrich.
Who’s in it. Operation: Daybreak stars Timothy Bottoms as Jan Kubis, Martin Shaw as Karel Curda, Joss Ackland as Janák and Nicola Pagett as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Operation: Daybreak 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, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation: Daybreak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation: Daybreak 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 Operation: Daybreak (1975)?
- In US, Operation: Daybreak is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Operation: Daybreak worth watching?
- Operation: Daybreak holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation: Daybreak?
- Operation: Daybreak stars Timothy Bottoms, Martin Shaw, Joss Ackland, Nicola Pagett and Anthony Andrews.
- When was Operation: Daybreak released?
- Operation: Daybreak was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.