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Island in the Sky

19531h 49min
AdventureDrama

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.

Top cast

  • John Wayne

    John Wayne

    Captain Dooley

  • Lloyd Nolan

    Lloyd Nolan

    Captain Stutz

  • Walter Abel

    Walter Abel

    Col. Fuller

  • James Arness

    James Arness

    Mac McMullen

  • Andy Devine

    Andy Devine

    Willie Moon

  • Allyn Joslyn

    Allyn Joslyn

    J.H. Handy

  • Jimmy Lydon

    Jimmy Lydon

    Murray, Dooley's navigator

  • Harry Carey Jr.

    Harry Carey Jr.

    Ralph Hunt, Moon's co-pilot

  • Hal Baylor

    Hal Baylor

    Stankowski, Dooley's engineer

  • Sean McClory

    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.

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