Light Up the Sky! (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1960, Light Up the Sky! is a comedy, war and romance film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 90 minutes. “Friends at the front line, tripping over each other to survive!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chaos ensues when a bunch of misfits man a British searchlight battery during World War II.
Who’s in it. Light Up the Sky! stars Ian Carmichael as Lt. Ogleby, Tommy Steele as Eric McCaffey, Benny Hill as Syd McCaffey and Sydney Tafler as Ted Green, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Light Up the Sky! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Light Up the Sky! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Light Up the Sky! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Light Up the Sky! (1960)?
- In US, Light Up the Sky! is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Light Up the Sky! worth watching?
- Light Up the Sky! holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Light Up the Sky!?
- Light Up the Sky! stars Ian Carmichael, Tommy Steele, Benny Hill, Sydney Tafler and Johnny Briggs.
- When was Light Up the Sky! released?
- Light Up the Sky! was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.