Malta Story (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1953, Malta Story is a drama, war and history film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1942 Britain was clinging to the island of Malta since it was critical to keeping Allied supply lines open. The Axis also wanted it for their own supply lines. Plenty of realistic reenactments and archival combat footage as the British are beseiged and try to fight off the Luftwaffe. Against this background, a RAF reconnaissance photographer's romance with a local girl is endangered as he tries to plot enemy movements.
Who’s in it. Malta Story stars Alec Guinness as Flight Lt. Peter Ross, Jack Hawkins as Air CO Frank, Muriel Pavlow as Maria Gonzar and Anthony Steel as John Bartlett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Malta Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malta Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Malta Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Malta Story (1953)?
- In US, Malta Story is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Malta Story worth watching?
- Malta Story holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Malta Story?
- Malta Story stars Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Muriel Pavlow, Anthony Steel and Renée Asherson.
- When was Malta Story released?
- Malta Story was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.