Island in the Sky (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1953, Island in the Sky is a drama and adventure film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 109 minutes. “He Fought Every Futy of Man and Mountain To Get Where His Woman Was!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A C-47 transport plane, named the Corsair, makes a forced landing in the frozen wastes of Labrador, and the plane's pilot, Captain Dooley, must keep his men alive in deadly conditions while waiting for rescue.
Who’s in it. Island in the Sky stars John Wayne as Captain Dooley, Lloyd Nolan as Captain Stutz, Walter Abel as Col. Fuller and James Arness as Mac McMullen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Island in the Sky 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, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Island in the Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Island in the Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Island in the Sky (1953)?
- In US, Island in the Sky 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 Island in the Sky worth watching?
- Island in the Sky holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Island in the Sky?
- Island in the Sky stars John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Abel, James Arness and Andy Devine.
- When was Island in the Sky released?
- Island in the Sky was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.