Where to Watch X-15 (1961) in the US

What it's about

At the height of the Cold War during the 1960s the U.S. Air Force and NASA tested an experimental rocket-powered research aircraft code-named X-15.The X-15 experiments were conducted at Edwards Air Force Base.The X-15 aircraft set altitude and speed records by reaching the edge of outer space.The project is managed by U.S. Air Force Colonel Craig Brewster and scientist Tom Deparma. The main test pilots are Matt Powell, Colonel Lee Brandon and Major Ernest Wilde.During the test flights the X-15 aircraft is dropped from a B-52 Stratofortress mother ship before starting its engine.The whole test team is enthusiastic about the project but the project is plagued by setbacks and near disasters right from the start.

Cast and crew

Director

Richard Donner

Writer

James Warner Bellah, Tony Lazzarino

Starring

David McLean, Charles Bronson, Ralph Taeger

Details

Release date

Dec 22, 1961

Language

English

Country

United States

Where to Watch X-15 (1961) in the US — common questions

Where to watch X-15 in the United States?

X-15 is available free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and hoopla. Rent the movie on Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream X-15 or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch X-15 for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and hoopla.