High Flight (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, High Flight is a drama and war film directed by John Gilling, running about 89 minutes. “The wide sky its stage...the whole range of human emotions its back-drop...in the super-charged drama of the men who fly today's top-secret jets !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Commanding Officer of an RAF Training School must deal with a difficult cadet, but the cadet reminds the C.O. of himself when young.
Who’s in it. High Flight stars Ray Milland as Wing Commander Rudge, Bernard Lee as Flight Sergeant Harris, Kenneth Haigh as Anthony 'Tony' Winchester and Kenneth Fortescue as John Fletcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, High Flight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Flight page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Flight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Flight (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for High Flight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is High Flight worth watching?
- High Flight holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High Flight?
- High Flight stars Ray Milland, Bernard Lee, Kenneth Haigh, Kenneth Fortescue and Sean Kelly.
- When was High Flight released?
- High Flight was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.