

Island in the Sky
Directed by William A. Wellman
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.
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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Island in the Sky online?
As of November 4, 2026, Island in the Sky is available to stream on Kanopy in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions β streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Island in the Sky on Netflix?
No β Island in the Sky is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Kanopy instead.
Can I rent or buy Island in the Sky online?
Yes. In United States, Island in the Sky can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Island in the Sky?
As of November 4, 2026, Island in the Sky is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Germany, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently β data from TMDB and JustWatch.












