The Crowded Sky (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1960, The Crowded Sky is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Joseph Pevney, running about 105 minutes. “The most fascinating people the gods of chance ever swept up into high adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Navy pilot Dale Heath takes off, he doesn't expect his navigational equipment to fail and must adapt when it goes out along with his radio. Heading straight for a commercial jet piloted by Dick Barnett, whose plane is full of passengers, Heath can't tell which way to turn in order to avoid a catastrophe.
Who’s in it. The Crowded Sky stars Dana Andrews as Dick Barnett, Rhonda Fleming as Cheryl 'Charro' Heath, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Dale Heath and John Kerr as Mike Rule, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Crowded Sky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 The Crowded Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crowded Sky 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 The Crowded Sky (1960)?
- In US, The Crowded Sky is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 The Crowded Sky worth watching?
- The Crowded Sky holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crowded Sky?
- The Crowded Sky stars Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., John Kerr and Anne Francis.
- When was The Crowded Sky released?
- The Crowded Sky was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.