Winning Your Wings (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1942, Winning Your Wings is a war, history and documentary film directed by John Huston, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Winning Your Wings is a 1942 short American World War II recruitment film produced by Warner Bros. Studios for the US Army Air Forces, starring Jimmy Stewart. It was aimed at young men who were thinking about joining the Air Force.
Who’s in it. Winning Your Wings stars James Stewart as Self, Jean Ames as High Schooler's Sister (uncredited), Leah Baird as High Schooler's Mother (uncredited) and Don DeFore as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Winning Your Wings 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 Winning Your Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winning Your Wings tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winning Your Wings (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Winning Your Wings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Winning Your Wings worth watching?
- Winning Your Wings holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Winning Your Wings?
- Winning Your Wings stars James Stewart, Jean Ames, Leah Baird, Don DeFore and Charles Drake.
- When was Winning Your Wings released?
- Winning Your Wings was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.