Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- patriotic
- tense
- stirring
- classic war movie night
- aviation film marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the acting and plot wooden and formulaic, while praising the spectacular aerial sequences and Ron Goodwin's score.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Mosquito bomber sequences and extensive aviation footage are the film's principal attraction.
The RAF squadron's attack requires Norwegian Resistance members to neutralize anti-aircraft batteries.
The squadron must precisely reach and destroy a Norwegian rocket-fuel base despite heavy anti-aircraft defenses.
The German rocket-fuel factory is the central plot-driving objective for the RAF mission.
Films like 633 Squadron, and why
The Dam Busters
shared world war ii aviation missions, British military drama, and spectacular aerial combat imagery
Where Eagles Dare
shared wartime commando operation, Allied resistance themes, and mission-focused adventure drama
The Battle of Britain
shared RAF wartime camaraderie, perilous bombing missions, and stirring patriotic tone
The Guns of Navarone
shared mid-century world war ii action, resistance fighters, and technically driven military spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Walter Grauman
- Release Date
- 1964-04-06
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (78)
Cast
- Cliff Robertson
- George Chakiris
- Maria Perschy
- Harry Andrews
- Donald Houston
- Michael Goodliffe
- John Meillon
- John Bonney
- Angus Lennie
- Scot Finch
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is 633 Squadron about?
- An RAF bomber squadron and Norwegian resistance fighters risk everything in a precision strike against a German rocket-fuel base.
- What is 633 Squadron like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of 633 Squadron as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is 633 Squadron violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in 633 Squadron as moderate.
- What did critics think of 633 Squadron?
- Critics broadly found the acting and plot wooden and formulaic, while praising the spectacular aerial sequences and Ron Goodwin's score.
- Which films are like 633 Squadron?
- Films with a similar feel include The Dam Busters, Where Eagles Dare, The Battle of Britain, and The Guns of Navarone.
- How long is 633 Squadron?
- 633 Squadron runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch 633 Squadron?
- In United States, 633 Squadron streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .
