The Sky Divers (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 6

The Sky Divers poster

Released in 1969, The Sky Divers is a documentary film directed by Dale Mackey, running about 15 minutes.

What it’s about. A behind-the-scenes, promotional short about the making of the feature film The Gypsy Moths (1969), which extensively features free fall skydiving.

Who’s in it. The Sky Divers stars Wink Martindale as Narrator (voice), Carl Boenisch as Self, John Frankenheimer as Self and Jay Gifford as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Sky Divers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sky Divers page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Sky Divers (1969)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sky Divers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Sky Divers worth watching?
The Sky Divers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Sky Divers?
The Sky Divers stars Wink Martindale, Carl Boenisch, John Frankenheimer, Jay Gifford and Gene Hackman.
When was The Sky Divers released?
The Sky Divers was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.