The Way to the Stars
1945, English. Directed by Anthony Asquith.
Thrills in the sky ! and romance below ...
Life on a British bomber base, and the surrounding towns, from the opening days of the Battle of Britain, to the arrival of the Americans, who join in the bomber offensive. The film centres around Pilot Officer Peter Penrose, fresh out of a training unit, who joins the squadron, and quickly discovers about life during war time. He falls for Iris, a young girl who lives at the local hotel, but he becomes disillusioned about marriage, when the squadron commander dies in a raid, and leaves his wife, the hotel manageress, with a young son to bring up. As the war progresses, Penross comes to terms that he has survived, while others have been killed.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Anthony AsquithDirector
- Michael RedgraveFlight Lt. David Archdale
- John MillsPilot Officer Peter Penrose
- Rosamund JohnMiss Todd
- Douglass MontgomeryJohnny Hollis
- Renée AshersonIris Winterton
- Stanley HollowayMr. Palmer
- Basil Radford'Tiny' Williams
- Felix AylmerRev. Charles Moss
- Bonar ColleanoJoe Friselli
- Joyce CareyMiss Winterton
- Trevor HowardSquadron Leader Carter
- Nicholas StuartColonel Rogers
Details
- Released
- 16 June 1945
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Anatole de Grunwald, Terence Rattigan, Richard Sherman
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The Way to the Stars runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
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The Way to the Stars parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Way to the Stars is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Way to the Stars on?
The Way to the Stars isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Way to the Stars?
If you liked The Way to the Stars, try Mrs. Miniver, A Guy Named Joe, Wings.
Who directed The Way to the Stars?
The Way to the Stars (1945) was directed by Anthony Asquith and stars Michael Redgrave, John Mills, Rosamund John.