Wing and a Prayer (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1944, Wing and a Prayer is an action, drama and war film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 97 minutes. “THE MOST DANGEROUS MISSION IN THE WAR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aircraft carrier is sent on a decoy mission around the Pacific, with orders to avoid combat, thus lulling Japanese alertness before the battle of Midway.
Who’s in it. Wing and a Prayer stars Don Ameche as Bingo Harper, Dana Andrews as Edward Moulton, William Eythe as Hallam "Oscar" Scott and Charles Bickford as Captain Waddell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Wing and a Prayer 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 Wing and a Prayer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wing and a Prayer 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 Wing and a Prayer (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wing and a Prayer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wing and a Prayer worth watching?
- Wing and a Prayer holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wing and a Prayer?
- Wing and a Prayer stars Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, William Eythe, Charles Bickford and Cedric Hardwicke.
- When was Wing and a Prayer released?
- Wing and a Prayer was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.