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The High and the Mighty

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★ 5.9(84)19542h 27m

The High and the Mighty is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The High and the Mighty

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Good to know

Director: William A. Wellman
Release date: 1954-07-03
Runtime: 2h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Wayne-Fellows Productions

The High and the Mighty — trailer

About The High and the Mighty

The High and the Mighty is a 1954 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by William A. Wellman, starring John Wayne, Claire Trevor and Laraine Day. It has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 84 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The High and the Mighty in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dan Roman is a veteran pilot haunted by a tragic past. Now relegated to second-in-command cockpit assignments he finds himself on a routine Honolulu-to-San Francisco flight - one that takes a terrifying suspense-building turn when disaster strikes high above the Pacific Ocean at the point of no return.

Cast

John Wayne

Dan Roman

Claire Trevor

May Holst

Laraine Day

Lydia Rice

Robert Stack

John Sullivan

Jan Sterling

Sally McKee

Phil Harris

Ed Joseph

Robert Newton

Gustave Pardee

David Brian

Ken Childs

Paul Kelly

Donald Flaherty

Sidney Blackmer

Humphrey Agnew

Julie Bishop

Lillian Pardee

Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez

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Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The High and the Mighty in Australia?+

In Australia, The High and the Mighty is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The High and the Mighty on Netflix?+

The High and the Mighty is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The High and the Mighty?+

The High and the Mighty has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).

Who stars in The High and the Mighty?+

The High and the Mighty stars John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day, Robert Stack and Jan Sterling.

When did The High and the Mighty come out?+

The High and the Mighty is a 1954 movie directed by William A. Wellman.

What genre is The High and the Mighty?+

The High and the Mighty is Adventure, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The High and the Mighty?+

The High and the Mighty was directed by William A. Wellman.