Ceiling Zero (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1936, Ceiling Zero is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 95 minutes. “Crackling with drama that will win your cheers...if you can cheer when your heart's in your throat!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. War veteran pilots Dizzy Davis, Texas Clark and Jake Lee are working in an airline. Dizzy is fooling with one of the younger pilot's girl-friend and due to this he changes flights with Texas.
Who’s in it. Ceiling Zero stars James Cagney as Dizzy Davies, Pat O’Brien as Jake L. Lee, June Travis as Tommy Thomas and Stuart Erwin as Texas Clarke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Ceiling Zero 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 Ceiling Zero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ceiling Zero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ceiling Zero (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ceiling Zero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ceiling Zero worth watching?
- Ceiling Zero holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ceiling Zero?
- Ceiling Zero stars James Cagney, Pat O’Brien, June Travis, Stuart Erwin and Barton MacLane.
- When was Ceiling Zero released?
- Ceiling Zero was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.