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Poster for The Sound Barrier

Movie

The Sound Barrier

1952 · 1h 57m

Directed by David Lean

6.5

TMDB audience score
61 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

A young RAF pilot tests his father-in-law’s prototype supersonic aircraft to the limit, at a time of intense development in the field of aviation, just as commercial jet airliners are about to enter service.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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  • fuboTV
  • History Vault
  • Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel

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  • Kanopy

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  • Amazon Video

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  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Ralph Richardson
    John Ridgefield

  • Ann Todd
    Susan Garthwaite

  • Nigel Patrick
    Tony Garthwaite

  • John Justin
    Philip Peel

  • Dinah Sheridan
    Jess Peel

  • Joseph Tomelty
    Will

  • Denholm Elliott
    Christopher Ridgefield

  • Jack Allen
    'Windy'

  • Ralph Michael
    Fletcher

  • Leslie Phillips
    Controller

  • Donald Harron
    ATA officer

  • Vincent Holman
    Factor

  • Douglas Muir
    Controller