How long is Island in the Sky?

Island in the Sky is 1 h 49 min long (109 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:49 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Island in the Sky rated?

Island in the Sky is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Island in the Sky?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Island in the Sky (1953) tonight

Island in the Sky (1953) runs 1 h 49 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.2 from 76 TMDB members. A C-47 transport plane, named the Corsair, makes a forced landing in the frozen wastelands of Labrador, and the plane's pilot, Captain Dooley, must keep his men alive in deadly conditions while awaiting rescue.

Runtime: 1 h 49 min — ends 9:49 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Adventure, Drama
Released: September 5, 1953
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 76 votes
Director: William A. Wellman
Starring: John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Abel, James Arness
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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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free).

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How long is Island in the Sky?: Island in the Sky is 1 h 49 min long (109 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:49 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Island in the Sky rated?: Island in the Sky is rated NR in the US.
Is Island in the Sky 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 Island in the Sky?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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