Movie

The Way to the Stars

“Thrills in the sky ! and romance below ...”

★ 6.0(32)19451h 49m

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Good to know

Director: Anthony Asquith
Release date: 1945-06-16
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Two Cities Films

About The Way to the Stars

The Way to the Stars is a 1945 movie in the Drama, War and Romance genres, directed by Anthony Asquith, starring Michael Redgrave, John Mills and Rosamund John. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 32 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Way to the Stars in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Michael Redgrave

Flight Lt. David Archdale

John Mills

Pilot Officer Peter Penrose

Rosamund John

Miss Todd

Douglass Montgomery

Johnny Hollis

Renée Asherson

Iris Winterton

Stanley Holloway

Mr. Palmer

Basil Radford

'Tiny' Williams

Felix Aylmer

Rev. Charles Moss

Bonar Colleano

Joe Friselli

Joyce Carey

Miss Winterton

Trevor Howard

Squadron Leader Carter

Nicholas Stuart

Colonel Rogers (as Tryon Nichol)

Themes & keywords

raf (royal air force)world war iipilotyorkshiresquadronair force basebattle of britainbomber command

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Way to the Stars in New Zealand?+

The Way to the Stars is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Way to the Stars on Netflix?+

The Way to the Stars is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Way to the Stars?+

The Way to the Stars has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in The Way to the Stars?+

The Way to the Stars stars Michael Redgrave, John Mills, Rosamund John, Douglass Montgomery and Renée Asherson.

When did The Way to the Stars come out?+

The Way to the Stars is a 1945 movie directed by Anthony Asquith.

What genre is The Way to the Stars?+

The Way to the Stars is Drama, War and Romance film.

Who directed The Way to the Stars?+

The Way to the Stars was directed by Anthony Asquith.