The High and the Mighty
1954, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
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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
- 2h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William A. WellmanDirector
- John WayneDan Roman
- Claire TrevorMay Holst
- Laraine DayLydia Rice
- Robert StackJohn Sullivan
- Jan SterlingSally McKee
- Phil HarrisEd Joseph
- Robert NewtonGustave Pardee
- David BrianKen Childs
- Paul KellyDonald Flaherty
- Sidney BlackmerHumphrey Agnew
- Julie BishopLillian Pardee
- Pedro Gonzalez GonzalezGonzales
Details
- Released
- 3 July 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest K. Gann
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The High and the Mighty: quick answers
Is The High and the Mighty worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The High and the Mighty?
The High and the Mighty runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).
Does The High and the Mighty have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The High and the Mighty. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The High and the Mighty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The High and the Mighty is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The High and the Mighty on?
The High and the Mighty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The High and the Mighty?
If you liked The High and the Mighty, try Island in the Sky, Black Gold, Lord of the Flies.
Who directed The High and the Mighty?
The High and the Mighty (1954) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day.