Battle of Britain (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1969, Battle of Britain is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain, thus preventing the Nazi invasion of Britain.
Who’s in it. Battle of Britain stars Michael Caine as Squadron Leader Canfield, Harry Andrews as Senior Civil Servant, Trevor Howard as Air Vice Marshal Keith Park and Curd Jürgens as Baron von Richter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Battle of Britain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle of Britain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle of Britain 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 Battle of Britain (1969)?
- In US, Battle of Britain is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Battle of Britain worth watching?
- Battle of Britain holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle of Britain?
- Battle of Britain stars Michael Caine, Harry Andrews, Trevor Howard, Curd Jürgens and Ian McShane.
- When was Battle of Britain released?
- Battle of Britain was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.