Sky Giant (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, Sky Giant is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Lew Landers, running about 80 minutes. “The flash of its dramatic lightning will flame in human souls wherever men and women love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Given the job of training young pilots for important post-war cargo flights, hard-boiled Col. Stockton forces ex-officer Stag Cahill back into the military to be his aide at the academy. Complications arise when Stockton's son Kenneth arrives for training and Stockton, believing his son to be a slackard, looks for an excuse to drop him from the program. Rivalry develops between Stag and Ken as well, as they fall for the same girl.
Who’s in it. Sky Giant stars Richard Dix as Capt. W.R. 'Stag' Cahill, Chester Morris as Kenneth 'Ken' Stockton, Joan Fontaine as Meg Lawrence and Harry Carey as Col. Cornelius Stockton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Sky Giant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sky Giant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sky Giant tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sky Giant (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sky Giant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sky Giant worth watching?
- Sky Giant holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sky Giant?
- Sky Giant stars Richard Dix, Chester Morris, Joan Fontaine, Harry Carey and Paul Guilfoyle.