Movie

Island in the Sky

“He Fought Every Fury of Man and Mountain To Get Where His Woman Was!”

★ 6.2(72)19531h 49m

Island in the Sky is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Sweden. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Island in the Sky

🇸🇪 Sweden

Good to know

Director: William A. Wellman
Release date: 1953-09-05
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Wayne-Fellows Productions

About Island in the Sky

Island in the Sky is a 1953 movie in the Adventure and Drama genres, directed by William A. Wellman, starring John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan and Walter Abel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 72 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Island in the Sky in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A C-47 transport plane, named the Corsair, makes a forced landing in the frozen wastelands of Labrador, and the plane's pilot, Captain Dooley, must keep his men alive in deadly conditions while awaiting rescue.

Cast

John Wayne

Captain Dooley

Lloyd Nolan

Captain Stutz

Walter Abel

Col. Fuller

James Arness

Mac McMullen

Andy Devine

Willie Moon

Allyn Joslyn

J.H. Handy

Jimmy Lydon

Murray, Dooley's navigator

Harry Carey, Jr.

Ralph Hunt, Moon's co-pilot

Hal Baylor

Stankowski, Dooley's engineer

Sean McClory

Frank Lovatt, Dooley's co-pilot

Wally Cassell

D'Annunzia, Dooley's radioman

Gordon Jones

Walrus

Themes & keywords

airplaneradiosurvivalsnowfood rationingnavigation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Island in the Sky in Sweden?+

In Sweden, Island in the Sky is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Island in the Sky on Netflix?+

Island in the Sky is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How long is Island in the Sky?+

Island in the Sky has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Island in the Sky?+

Island in the Sky stars John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Abel, James Arness and Andy Devine.

When did Island in the Sky come out?+

Island in the Sky is a 1953 movie directed by William A. Wellman.

What genre is Island in the Sky?+

Island in the Sky is Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed Island in the Sky?+

Island in the Sky was directed by William A. Wellman.