Movie

A Matter of Life and Death

“Neither Heaven nor Earth could keep them apart!”

★ 7.8(472)19461h 44m

A Matter of Life and Death is streaming on Artiflix in Austria, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch A Matter of Life and Death

🇦🇹 Austria

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Good to know

Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Release date: 1946-12-15
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $1,750,000
Budget: $450,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: The Archers

A Matter of Life and Death — trailer

About A Matter of Life and Death

A Matter of Life and Death is a 1946 movie in the Romance, Fantasy and Drama genres, directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, starring David Niven, Kim Hunter and Roger Livesey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 472 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Matter of Life and Death in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

David Niven

Peter Carter

Kim Hunter

June

Roger Livesey

Doctor Reeves

Marius Goring

Conductor 71

Robert Coote

Bob Trubshawe

Kathleen Byron

An Angel

Richard Attenborough

An English Pilot

Bonar Colleano

An American Pilot

Joan Maude

Chief Recorder

Robert Atkins

The Vicar

Edwin Max

Dr. Mc.Ewen

Betty Potter

Mrs. Tucker

Themes & keywords

court caseenglandangelworld war iisupernaturalheavenbicycletribunalplane wrecklightheartedwittycheerfulsos

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Matter of Life and Death in Austria?+

In Austria, you can stream A Matter of Life and Death on Artiflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is A Matter of Life and Death on Netflix?+

A Matter of Life and Death is not on Netflix in Austria right now, but you can stream it on Artiflix.

How long is A Matter of Life and Death?+

A Matter of Life and Death has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in A Matter of Life and Death?+

A Matter of Life and Death stars David Niven, Kim Hunter, Roger Livesey, Marius Goring and Robert Coote.

When did A Matter of Life and Death come out?+

A Matter of Life and Death is a 1946 movie directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

What genre is A Matter of Life and Death?+

A Matter of Life and Death is Romance, Fantasy, Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed A Matter of Life and Death?+

A Matter of Life and Death was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.