Air Force (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1943, Air Force is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 124 minutes. “GIANTS OF THE SKY...blazing a trail to victory!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The crew of an Air Force bomber arrives in Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese attack and is sent on to Manila to help with the defense of the Philippines.
Who’s in it. Air Force stars John Ridgely as Pilot, Gig Young as Co-Pilot, Arthur Kennedy as Bombardier and Charles Drake as Navigator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Air Force has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and 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 Air Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of Air Force 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 Air Force (1943)?
- In US, Air Force is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and 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 Air Force worth watching?
- Air Force holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Air Force?
- Air Force stars John Ridgely, Gig Young, Arthur Kennedy, Charles Drake and Harry Carey.
- When was Air Force released?
- Air Force was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.