Millions Like Us (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1943, Millions Like Us is a drama, war and romance film directed by Frank Launder, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Millions Like Us is a 1943 British propaganda film, showing life in a wartime aircraft factory in documentary detail. It stars Patricia Roc, Eric Portman, Megs Jenkins, and Anne Crawford, was written by Sidney Gilliat, and directed by Gilliat and Frank Launder. It was filmed at Gainsborough Studios. When Celia Crowson (Roc) is called up for war service, she hopes for a glamorous job in one of the services, but as a single girl she is directed into a factory making aircraft parts. Here she meets other girls from all different walks of life, and begins a relationship with a young airman.
Who’s in it. Millions Like Us stars Patricia Roc as Celia Crowson, Gordon Jackson as Fred Blake, Anne Crawford as Jennifer Knowles and Moore Marriott as Jim Crowson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Millions Like Us has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Millions Like Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of Millions Like Us tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Millions Like Us (1943)?
- In GB, Millions Like Us is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Millions Like Us worth watching?
- Millions Like Us holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Millions Like Us?
- Millions Like Us stars Patricia Roc, Gordon Jackson, Anne Crawford, Moore Marriott and Basil Radford.
- When was Millions Like Us released?
- Millions Like Us was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.