The High and the Mighty
Directed by William A. Wellman
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 that takes a terrifying turn when disaster strikes high above the Pacific Ocean after the point of no return.
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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The High and the Mighty online?
As of November 4, 2026, The High and the Mighty is available to stream on YouTube TV in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The High and the Mighty on Netflix?
No — The High and the Mighty is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on YouTube TV instead.
Can I rent or buy The High and the Mighty online?
Yes. In United States, The High and the Mighty can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The High and the Mighty?
As of November 4, 2026, The High and the Mighty is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Germany, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
