The High and the Mighty
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.
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Frequently asked questions about The High and the Mighty
Where can I watch The High and the Mighty in the United States?
The High and the Mighty is available to stream on YouTube TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The High and the Mighty for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The High and the Mighty needs a subscription to YouTube TV, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The High and the Mighty?
The High and the Mighty scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The High and the Mighty?
The High and the Mighty stars John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day, Robert Stack, and Jan Sterling. William A. Wellman is the director.
How long is The High and the Mighty?
The High and the Mighty runs 2h 27m (147 minutes).
When did The High and the Mighty come out?
The High and the Mighty was released on July 3, 1954.
Which studio made The High and the Mighty?
The High and the Mighty was produced by Wayne-Fellows Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.