Men Against the Sky (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, Men Against the Sky is a drama and war film directed by Leslie Goodwins, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A draftswoman, the sister of an aging, alcoholic pilot, secretly uses her brother's ideas to solve design problems for an experimental military plane in an attempt to save the company and salvage her brother's reputation.
Who’s in it. Men Against the Sky stars Richard Dix as Phil Mercedes, Kent Taylor as Martin Ames, Edmund Lowe as Dan McLean and Wendy Barrie as Kay Mercedes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Men Against the Sky has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Men Against the Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Men Against the Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Men Against the Sky (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Men Against the Sky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Men Against the Sky worth watching?
- Men Against the Sky holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Men Against the Sky?
- Men Against the Sky stars Richard Dix, Kent Taylor, Edmund Lowe, Wendy Barrie and Granville Bates.
- When was Men Against the Sky released?
- Men Against the Sky was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.