The Big Lift (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1950, The Big Lift is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by George Seaton, running about 120 minutes. “From the Ruins came Hope and Despair” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Berlin Air Lift from the point of view of two NCOs.
Who’s in it. The Big Lift stars Montgomery Clift as Sgt. 1st Class Danny MacCullough, Paul Douglas as MSgt. Henry "Hank" Kowalski, Cornell Borchers as Frederica Burkhardt and Bruni Löbel as Gerda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Big Lift has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Lift page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Lift tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Lift (1950)?
- In US, The Big Lift is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Lift worth watching?
- The Big Lift holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Lift?
- The Big Lift stars Montgomery Clift, Paul Douglas, Cornell Borchers, Bruni Löbel and O.E. Hasse.
- When was The Big Lift released?
- The Big Lift was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.