X-15 (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1961, X-15 is an action, drama and history film directed by Richard Donner, running about 107 minutes. “The Rocket Ship That Challenged Outer Space!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. X-15 is a 1961 movie that tells a fictionalized account of the X-15 research rocket plane, the men who flew it and the women who loved them.
Who’s in it. X-15 stars David McLean as Matt Powell, Charles Bronson as Lt. Col. Lee Brandon, Mary Tyler Moore as Pamela Stewart and Stanley Livingston as Mike Brandon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, X-15 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch X-15 page.
If you liked it. Fans of X-15 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 X-15 (1961)?
- In US, X-15 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is X-15 worth watching?
- X-15 holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in X-15?
- X-15 stars David McLean, Charles Bronson, Mary Tyler Moore, Stanley Livingston and Ralph Taeger.
- When was X-15 released?
- X-15 was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.