Where to Watch Against the Sun

If you’re looking for a gripping true story that tests the limits of endurance, courage, and brotherhood, then check out Against the Sun, which is now streaming on Angel.

Based on real events from World War II, this intense survival drama follows three U.S. Navy airmen whose routine patrol mission takes a devastating turn. On January 16, 1942, pilot Harold Dixon (Garrett Dillahunt), bombardier Tony Pastula (Tom Felton), and radioman Gene Aldrich (Jake Abel) are forced to ditch their plane in the South Pacific. With no rescue in sight, they climb into a small lifeboat—unprepared for the brutal journey ahead.

A True Story of Survival at Sea

Stranded in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, the men face scorching heat, relentless hunger, dehydration, and exhaustion. With no food, no fresh water, and only their training and determination to rely on, survival becomes a daily battle. As the days stretch on, their physical strength fades—but their resolve does not.

Against the Sun isn’t just a story about staying alive. It’s about what happens when strangers become brothers, when hope feels impossibly distant, and when the human spirit is pushed to its breaking point. The film captures the quiet heroism of men who refuse to give up—even when every odd is stacked against them.

Audiences have called Against the Sun “compelling,” “remarkable,” and “one of the most powerful survival stories ever told.” Knowing the story is true only deepens its impact.

Where to Stream Against the Sun

You can stream Against the Sun right now on Angel. Whether you’re drawn to true war stories, survival dramas, or films that highlight courage under pressure, this is a story that stays with you long after the credits roll.