A Matter of Life and Death
1946, English. Directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger.
Neither Heaven nor Earth could keep them apart!
A British wartime aviator who cheats death must argue for his life before a celestial court, hoping to prolong his fledgling romance with an American girl.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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7.8/10 from 497 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Matter of Life and Death
A Matter of Life and Death is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael PowellDirector
- Emeric PressburgerDirector
- David NivenPeter Carter
- Kim HunterJune
- Roger LiveseyDoctor Reeves
- Marius GoringConductor 71
- Robert CooteBob Trubshawe
- Kathleen ByronAn Angel
- Richard AttenboroughAn English Pilot
- Bonar ColleanoAn American Pilot
- Joan MaudeChief Recorder
- Robert AtkinsThe Vicar
- Edwin MaxDr. Mc.Ewen
- Betty PotterMrs. Tucker
Details
- Released
- 15 December 1946
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- Budget
- $450K
- Box office
- $1.8M
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A Matter of Life and Death: quick answers
Is A Matter of Life and Death worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 497 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Matter of Life and Death?
A Matter of Life and Death runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does A Matter of Life and Death have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Matter of Life and Death. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Matter of Life and Death parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Matter of Life and Death is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Matter of Life and Death on?
A Matter of Life and Death is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Matter of Life and Death?
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Who directed A Matter of Life and Death?
A Matter of Life and Death (1946) was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and stars David Niven, Kim Hunter, Roger Livesey.