Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 1992, Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command is a documentary and war film directed by Brian McKenna, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. A documentary that uses dramatizations based on fact to tell the story of Canadian air crew in Canadian bomber squadrons under British command during World War II. Posits Royal Air Force Bomber Command "deliberately hid the truth" about RAF bomber crew survival rates, concealed plans about deliberately annihilating civilians, and betrayed the trust of Canadian military airmen. Part of "The Valour and the Horror" mini-series.

Who’s in it. Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command stars Terence McKenna as Narrator, Graeme Campbell as Sir Arthur Harris, Nicholas Shields as Jim Moffat and Janne Mortil as Mary Moore 'Bubbles', among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command page.

If you liked it. Fans of Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

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Where can I watch Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command (1992)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command worth watching?
Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command?
Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command stars Terence McKenna, Graeme Campbell, Nicholas Shields, Janne Mortil and Andrew Gillies.
When was Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command released?
Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.