I Aim at the Stars (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, I Aim at the Stars is a drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 106 minutes. “FROM THE EARTH TO THE STARS...this is the story of Wernher von Braun...the man who thrust the world into the Space Age.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life story of the famed rocket scientist Dr. Werner von Braun, one of the most brilliant and controversial figures of the space age. Dr. von Braun literally pioneered man's adventure into space through his rocket experiments; his was the brain behind the V-2 rockets which blasted London in World War II; his was also the brain which led America into the development and the launching of space satellites.
Who’s in it. I Aim at the Stars stars Curd Jürgens as Wernher von Braun, Herbert Lom as Anton Reger, Victoria Shaw as Maria von Braun and James Daly as U.S. Major William Taggert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, I Aim at the Stars 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 I Aim at the Stars page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Aim at the Stars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Aim at the Stars (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Aim at the Stars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Aim at the Stars worth watching?
- I Aim at the Stars holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Aim at the Stars?
- I Aim at the Stars stars Curd Jürgens, Herbert Lom, Victoria Shaw, James Daly and Gia Scala.
- When was I Aim at the Stars released?
- I Aim at the Stars was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.