The Sound Barrier
1952 · 117 min
Directed by David Lean. Written by Terence Rattigan. Starring Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick, John Justin.
A young RAF pilot tests his father-in-law’s prototype supersonic aircraft to the limit, at a time of intense development in the field of aviation, just as commercial jet airliners are about to enter service.
Critics 77% · audiences 59% · streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy · 2 Oscar nominations, 1 won