How long is The High and the Mighty?

The High and the Mighty is 2 h 27 min long (147 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:27 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The High and the Mighty rated?

The High and the Mighty is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream The High and the Mighty?

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The High and the Mighty (1954) runs 2 h 27 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 5.9 from 92 TMDB members. Dan Roman is a veteran pilot haunted by a tragic past. Now relegated to second-in-command cockpit assignments he finds himself on a routine Honolulu-to-San Francisco flight that takes a terrifying turn when disaster strikes high above the Pacific Ocean after the point of no return.

Runtime: 2 h 27 min — ends 10:27 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Adventure, Drama
Released: July 3, 1954
TMDB rating: 5.9 / 10 from 92 votes
Director: William A. Wellman
Starring: John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day, Robert Stack
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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How long is The High and the Mighty?: The High and the Mighty is 2 h 27 min long (147 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:27 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The High and the Mighty rated?: The High and the Mighty is rated NR in the US.
Is The High and the Mighty a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The High and the Mighty?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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