Toward the Unknown (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1956, Toward the Unknown is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 115 minutes. “Somewhere at a secluded U.S. Air Force Base lives a picked handful of very special men — the rocket pilots of outer space and the eerie experimental craft that rule the skies beyond the sky..” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tortured into a false confession while a POW in Korea, Major Lincoln Bond returns to active service as a test pilot. Determined to clear his name, Bond battles a hard-nosed base commander, prejudiced officers and his own insecurities.
Who’s in it. Toward the Unknown stars William Holden as Maj. Lincoln Bond, Lloyd Nolan as Brig. Gen. Bill Banner, Virginia Leith as Connie Mitchell and Charles McGraw as Col. 'Mickey' McKee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Toward the Unknown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Toward the Unknown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Toward the Unknown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Toward the Unknown (1956)?
- In US, Toward the Unknown 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 Toward the Unknown worth watching?
- Toward the Unknown holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Toward the Unknown?
- Toward the Unknown stars William Holden, Lloyd Nolan, Virginia Leith, Charles McGraw and Murray Hamilton.
- When was Toward the Unknown released?
- Toward the Unknown was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.