A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
Kernel Score: 87% · 459 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1946-12-15
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch A Matter of Life and Death
- Stream: Artiflix
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A British wartime aviator who cheats death must argue for his life before a celestial court, hoping to prolong his fledgling romance with an American girl.
A Matter of Life and Death parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that A Matter of Life and Death is a classic, lighthearted wartime fantasy-romance with only mild peril.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A WWII plane wreck and a brush with death frame the story, but the tone is whimsical rather than frightening.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- David Niven as Peter Carter
- Kim Hunter as June
- Roger Livesey as Doctor Reeves
- Marius Goring as Conductor 71
- Robert Coote as Bob Trubshawe
- Kathleen Byron as An Angel
- Richard Attenborough as An English Pilot
- Bonar Colleano as An American Pilot
- Joan Maude as Chief Recorder
- Robert Atkins as The Vicar
A Matter of Life and Death FAQ
Is A Matter of Life and Death good?
A Matter of Life and Death has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 459 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Matter of Life and Death?
In the US you can stream A Matter of Life and Death on Artiflix and watch it free with ads on YouTube Free.
Is A Matter of Life and Death OK for kids?
A Matter of Life and Death is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that A Matter of Life and Death is a classic, lighthearted wartime fantasy-romance with only mild peril.
What movies are like A Matter of Life and Death?
If you liked A Matter of Life and Death, try What Dreams May Come, Life in a Year, Angel-A and The Man from the Future.