Reaching for the Sun
1941, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
Comedy of a North Woods clam-digger who journeys to Detroit to earn money for outboard motor by working on auto assembly line.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 May 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- W. L. River
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How long is Reaching for the Sun?
Reaching for the Sun runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is Reaching for the Sun on?
Reaching for the Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 May 1941. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Reaching for the Sun?
If you liked Reaching for the Sun, try Almost Friends, CQ, Chang Can Dunk.
Who directed Reaching for the Sun?
Reaching for the Sun (1941) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars Joel McCrea, Ellen Drew, Eddie Bracken.