The Sound Barrier
1952, English. Directed by David Lean.
A young RAF pilot tests his father-in-law’s prototype supersonic aircraft to the limit, at a time of intense development in the field of aviation, just as commercial jet airliners are about to enter service.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sound Barrier
The Sound Barrier is streaming on fuboTV, History Vault, and Xive TV Documentaries in India.
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Cast & crew
- David LeanDirector
- Ralph RichardsonJohn Ridgefield
- Ann ToddSusan Garthwaite
- Nigel PatrickTony Garthwaite
- John JustinPhilip Peel
- Dinah SheridanJess Peel
- Joseph TomeltyWill
- Denholm ElliottChristopher Ridgefield
- Jack Allen'Windy'
- Ralph MichaelFletcher
- Leslie PhillipsController
- Donald HarronATA officer
- Vincent HolmanFactor
Details
- Released
- 22 July 1952
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Terence Rattigan
- Budget
- $275K
- Box office
- $235K
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The Sound Barrier: quick answers
Is The Sound Barrier worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sound Barrier?
The Sound Barrier runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Sound Barrier have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sound Barrier. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sound Barrier parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Sound Barrier yet.
Which OTT platform is The Sound Barrier on?
The Sound Barrier is streaming on fuboTV, History Vault, and Xive TV Documentaries in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sound Barrier?
If you liked The Sound Barrier, try The History of Love, Dishonored, The Magic of Ordinary Days.
Who directed The Sound Barrier?
The Sound Barrier (1952) was directed by David Lean and stars Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick.