Breaking the Sound Barrier(2020)
Breaking the Sound Barrier Synopsis
On October 14, 1947, Captain Chuck Yeager accomplished what many thought was impossible: he broke the sound barrier and in doing so, changed aviation history forever. Behind this remarkable achievement was a dedicated team of rocket scientists and engineers, and one incredible plane, a Bell X-1 named "Glamorous Glennis." This is the story of the plane and the people who dared to travel faster than the speed of sound, pushing flight science forward and proving that no matter the barrier, humanity can find a way to break through.
Breaking the Sound Barrier (2020) is a documentary film directed by Sam Schachter, released on November 11, 2020 with a runtime of 44m. It stars Dave Hoffman. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Schachter
- Writers:
- Sam Schachter
- Production:
- Smithsonian Channel
- Status:
- Released
Breaking the Sound Barrier Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Sam Schachter, written by Sam Schachter.
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Breaking the Sound Barrier – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breaking the Sound Barrier online?
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Breaking the Sound Barrier (2020) is available to stream on fuboTV, History Vault and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Breaking the Sound Barrier?
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The main cast of Breaking the Sound Barrier (2020) includes Dave Hoffman. The film was directed by Sam Schachter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breaking the Sound Barrier released?
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Breaking the Sound Barrier was released on November 11, 2020 and runs for 44m.
Is Breaking the Sound Barrier worth watching?
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Breaking the Sound Barrier (2020) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.