The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943), directed by Michael Powell, is a war film and is available to stream on 15 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.0/10 and 97% on Rotten Tomatoes from 269 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1943, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1940s war, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Roger Livesey, Deborah Kerr, and Anton Walbrook. At 163 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
If you're looking to watch The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp online, the best option is HBO Max Amazon Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and Max, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Fandango At Home. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Cinderella and Support Your Local Sheriff!, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max in the US.
- No — The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Yes — The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is available to stream for free (with ads) on Plex, Plex Channel, Darkroom, Artiflix, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp runs 2h 43m (163 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.0/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 97%.
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