The Sky's the Limit (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1943, The Sky's the Limit is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Edward H. Griffith, running about 89 minutes. “Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, pursuing her in the guise of a carefree drifter.
Who’s in it. The Sky's the Limit stars Fred Astaire as Fred Atwell (Fred Burton), Joan Leslie as Joan Manion, Robert Benchley as Philip 'Phil' Harriman and Robert Ryan as Reginald Fenton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Sky's the Limit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sky's the Limit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sky's the Limit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sky's the Limit (1943)?
- In US, The Sky's the Limit is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sky's the Limit worth watching?
- The Sky's the Limit holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sky's the Limit?
- The Sky's the Limit stars Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie, Robert Benchley, Robert Ryan and Elizabeth Patterson.
- When was The Sky's the Limit released?
- The Sky's the Limit was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.