Above and Beyond
1953, English. Directed by Melvin Frank & Norman Panama.
The love story behind the billion dollar secret!
The story of Colonel Paul Tibbets, the pilot that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Although unaware of the full potential of this new weapon, he knows that it can do tremendously more damage than any other weapon used before, and that the death toll resulting from it will be huge. He is reluctant to be the person who will end so many lives, but as time goes on, the pressure upon him only increase.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Above and Beyond isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Melvin FrankDirector
- Norman PanamaDirector
- Robert TaylorLt. Col Paul W. Tibbets
- Eleanor ParkerLucey Tibbets
- James WhitmoreMaj. William M. Uanna
- Larry KeatingMaj. Gen. Vernon C. Brent
- Larry GatesCapt. William Parsons
- Marilyn ErskineMarge Bratton
- Stephen DunneMaj. Harry Bratton
- Robert BurtonGen. Samuel E. Roberts
- Hayden RorkeDr. Ramsey
- Lawrence DobkinDr. Van Dyke
- Jack RaineDr. Fiske
- Jonathan CottCapt. Dutch van Kirk
Details
- Released
- 2 January 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Beirne Lay Jr., Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
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Above and Beyond: quick answers
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How long is Above and Beyond?
Above and Beyond runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Above and Beyond have a post-credits scene?
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Above and Beyond parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Above and Beyond is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Above and Beyond on?
Above and Beyond isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Above and Beyond?
If you liked Above and Beyond, try The Bridges at Toko-Ri, Strategic Air Command, The Wings of Eagles.
Who directed Above and Beyond?
Above and Beyond (1953) was directed by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama and stars Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, James Whitmore.