Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "breaking-the-sound-barrier"

1. The Right Stuff (1983)

PG | 193 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama

The U.S. space program's development from the breaking of the sound barrier to selection of the Mercury 7 astronauts, from a group of test pilots with a more seat-of-the-pants approach than the program's more cautious engineers preferred.

Director: Philip Kaufman | Stars: Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid

Votes: 65,440 | Gross: $21.50M

2. The Sound Barrier (1952)

Approved | 109 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

Fictionalized story of British aerospace engineers solving the problem of supersonic flight.

Director: David Lean | Stars: Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick, John Justin

Votes: 2,329

3. Je veux voir (2008)

75 min | Drama

July 2006. Another war breaks out in Lebanon. The directors decide to follow a movie star, Catherine Deneuve and a friend, actor and artist Rabih Mroue;, on the roads of South Lebanon. ... See full summary »

Directors: Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige | Stars: Catherine Deneuve, Brigitte Curmi, Joseph Silva, Joana Hadjithomas

Votes: 322

4. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode: The Odyssey of Flight 33 (1961)

TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Passing through the sound barrier, a commercial airliner inadvertently travels back in time.

Director: Justus Addiss | Stars: John Anderson, Paul Comi, Sandy Kenyon, Wayne Heffley

Votes: 3,322

5. Dogfights (2005– )
Episode: Jet vs. Jet (2007)

TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, History, War

Mission turns to ambition as top Saber pilots vie for the title of jet ace during the Korean war.

Director: Jason McKinley | Star: Phil Crowley

Votes: 17

6. Ancient Discoveries (2003–2009)
Episode: Lost Science of the Bible (2008)

TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History

This program explores whether some of the amazing feats described in the Bible that are often attributed to miracles or mythology could have a sound scientific basis. These include the ... See full summary »

Director: Belinda Kirk | Stars: Phil Crowley, Bettany Hughes, Ephraim Mirvis, Richard Windley

Votes: 9

7. Brian Cox's Adventures in Space and Time (2021)
Episode: What Is Time? (2021)

59 min | Documentary

In the final programme in the series, Brian explores the enigma of time - a phenomenon we take for granted but which is one of the biggest mysteries in the universe. He recalls highlights from his TV series that touch upon this conundrum.

Directors: Stephen Cooter, Paul Olding, Steve Smith, Ashley Way, David Briggs | Stars: Brian Cox, Steve V.W. Beckwith, Dennis McCarthy

Votes: 30

8. Ward Carroll (2020– )
Episode: Chuck Yeager and True American Greatness (2020)

22 min | Documentary

In honor of Chuck Yeager's passing the previous day, Ward share's highlights from Chuck's life in a brief biography. Along the way he shares his impression of Chuck's accomplishments, how ... See full summary »

Star: Ward Carroll

9. Air Crash Investigation (2003– )
Episode: I'm the Problem (2012)

TV-14 | 46 min | Documentary, Crime, History

See how one man's rage led to two minutes of terror for 42 passengers and crew aboard PSA Flight 1771.

Director: P.J. Naworynski | Stars: Jonathan Aris, Matthew Olver, Jonathan Purdon, Jennifer-Juniper Angeli

Votes: 138

10. Ice Pilots NWT (2009–2014)
Episode: Turkey or Bust (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary

Justin and Cory complete their epic mission to Turkey, Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson flies Buffalo's planes, and Mikey goes for a ride in and CF-18 fighter jet.

Directors: Michael Bodnarchuk, Brad Quenville, Todd Serotiuk | Stars: Michael Daingerfield, Bruce Dickinson, Kelly Jurasevic, Joe McBryan

11. Nazi Mega Weapons (2013– )
Episode: V2 Rocket (2013)

TV-PG | 57 min | Documentary, History, War

Discover how Nazi scientist Wernher von Braun heralded the birth of ballistic missiles and laid the technological foundations for the space race.

Director: Luke McLaughlin | Stars: Kristian Gustafson, Carsten Hayes, Adolf Hitler, John F. Kennedy

Votes: 79

12. Spaceflight (1985– )
Episode: Thunder in the Skies (1985)

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Director: Blaine Baggett | Stars: Martin Sheen, Frank Borman, Scott Carpenter, Gerald P. Carr

13. The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode: Topsy Turvy World: Parts 3-4 (1962)

TV-G | Animation, Action, Adventure

Rocky and Bullwinkle "Topsy Turvy World" Part 3, Aesop and Son "The Fox and the Hound", Peabody's Improbable History "The Great Wall of China", Rocky and Bullwinkle "Topsy Turvy World" Part 4.

Directors: Gerard Baldwin, Pete Burness, Sal Faillace, William T. Hurtz, Lew Keller, Ted Parmelee, George Singer | Stars: June Foray, Paul Frees, Edward Everett Horton, Hans Conried

Votes: 16