Added to Tubi on Saturday, Feb 24, 2024 The Memphis Belle is a dramatization of the 25th and final mission of a B-17 bomber crew during World War II. The film captures the intense camaraderie, fear, and bravery of the young men aboard as they face a formidable enemy and the prospect of their last journey together in the skies over Nazi-occupied Europe.
Length: 1h 47m
Genre: Action, Drama, War
This Title is: Historically inspired, Emotional, Heroic
Memphis Belle is New on Tubi in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Matthew Modine as Captain Dennis Dearborn
- Tate Donovan as 1st Lt. Luke Sinclair
- D.B. Sweeney as 1st Lt. Phil Lowenthal
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: PG-13
Contains war-related action and brief strong language.
Trivia
- Five real B-17 warbirds were used in filming, including one for pyrotechnics.
- Filming took place in England, including RAF Binbrook and the Imperial War Museum Duxford.
- A French B-17 used in filming was destroyed in an accident, but all crew escaped with minor injuries.
Our Review
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The Memphis Belle offers a compelling narrative inspired by true events, albeit with creative liberties. Its portrayal of camaraderie amid the perils of war strikes a chord, although the action sequences, while engaging, sometimes dip into the realm of cliché. Overall, it provides a poignant tribute to the bravery of WWII bomber crews, wrapped in Hollywood’s glossy production values.
Critic Scores
Memphis Belle has received a mixed positive review by the critics.
