Battle of Britain
1969, English. Directed by Guy Hamilton.
Never was so much owed by so many to so few.
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 an attempted Nazi invasion.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 370 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Guy HamiltonDirector
- Harry AndrewsSenior Civil Servant
- Michael CaineSquadron Leader Canfield
- Trevor HowardAir Vice Marshal Keith Park
- Curd JürgensBaron von Richter
- Ian McShaneSgt. Pilot Andy
- Kenneth MoreGroup Capt. Baker
- Laurence OlivierAir Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
- Nigel PatrickGroup Capt. Hope
- Christopher PlummerSquadron Leader Colin Harvey
- Michael RedgraveAir Vice Marshal Evill
- Ralph RichardsonSir David Kelly - British Minister to Switzerland
- Robert ShawSquadron Leader Skipper
Details
- Released
- 15 September 1969
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- James Kennaway, Wilfred Greatorex
- Budget
- $12M
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What Battle of Britain is based on
Battle of Britain is based on a true story.
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Battle of Britain: quick answers
Is Battle of Britain worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 370 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Battle of Britain?
Battle of Britain runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does Battle of Britain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Battle of Britain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Battle of Britain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Battle of Britain is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Battle of Britain on?
Battle of Britain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Battle of Britain?
If you liked Battle of Britain, try Dunkirk, The Dam Busters, Flyboys.
Who directed Battle of Britain?
Battle of Britain (1969) was directed by Guy Hamilton and stars Harry Andrews, Michael Caine, Trevor Howard.
What is Battle of Britain based on?
Battle of Britain is based on a true story.