Subway in the Sky (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1959, Subway in the Sky is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Muriel Box, running about 87 minutes. “Hunted!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Berlin provides the backdrop for this crime drama that centers on a military doctor falsely accused of dealing illegal drugs. Determined to prove his innocence, he escapes from the MPs and ends up holing up in the apartment his wife rented. He doesn't know that she has sublet the flat to a nightclub singer. When he finds out, he begs the singer to assist him. She is attracted to him and agrees. The doctor believes that his wife is behind the black-market dealings, but in the end, they find the real culprit.
Who’s in it. Subway in the Sky stars Van Johnson as Major Baxter Grant, Hildegard Knef as Lilli Hoffman, Albert Lieven as Carl and Cec Linder as Carson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Subway in the Sky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Subway in the Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Subway in the Sky tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Subway in the Sky (1959)?
- In US, Subway in the Sky is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Subway in the Sky worth watching?
- Subway in the Sky holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Subway in the Sky?
- Subway in the Sky stars Van Johnson, Hildegard Knef, Albert Lieven, Cec Linder and Katherine Kath.