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Where to Watch The Sound Barrier (1952) in the US
- 1952
- Approved
- 1h 49m
- 6.7IMDb
- 80%Rotten Tomatoes
The Sound Barrier is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, to rent, or to buy in the United States.
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What it's about
Tony, a successful World War II fighter pilot, marries into the family of a wealthy oil magnate who also designs airplanes. The movie traces the company's attempt to break the sound barrier, as well as tensions between father and daughter. Los of footage of early-1950s jet aviation in Great Britain as well as shots of the Comet airliner, the world's first jet-passenger plane.
Cast and crew
- Director
- David Lean
- Writer
- Terence Rattigan
- Starring
- Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick
Details
- Release date
- Dec 21, 1952
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Awards
- Won 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 5 nominations total
Where to Watch The Sound Barrier (1952) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Sound Barrier in the United States?
- The Sound Barrier is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, to rent, or to buy in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on fuboTV (HD), HISTORY Vault (HD), and Xive TV Documentaries. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Prime Video. Buy the movie on Fandango at Home.
- Can I stream The Sound Barrier or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on fuboTV (HD), HISTORY Vault (HD), and Xive TV Documentaries. Rent the movie on Prime Video. Buy the movie on Fandango at Home.
- Can I watch The Sound Barrier for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
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