Captains of the Clouds (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1942, Captains of the Clouds is an action, drama and war film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 114 minutes. “So full of spectacle and glory it had to be made in Technicolor!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by Churchill's Dunkirk speech, brash, undisciplined Canadian bush pilot Brian MacLean and three friends enlist in the RCAF.
Who’s in it. Captains of the Clouds stars James Cagney as Brian MacLean (bush pilot), Dennis Morgan as Johnny Dutton (bush pilot), Brenda Marshall as Emily Foster and Alan Hale as Francis Patrick 'Tiny' Murphy (bush pilot), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Captains of the Clouds 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captains of the Clouds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captains of the Clouds 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 Captains of the Clouds (1942)?
- In US, Captains of the Clouds is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captains of the Clouds worth watching?
- Captains of the Clouds holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captains of the Clouds?
- Captains of the Clouds stars James Cagney, Dennis Morgan, Brenda Marshall, Alan Hale and George Tobias.
- When was Captains of the Clouds released?
- Captains of the Clouds was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.