Riding on Air (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, Riding on Air is a comedy film directed by Edward Sedgwick, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Smugglers are using a device for controlling airplanes in flight, and newspaper reporters from Chicago are vying for the story. Reporter Elmer Lane is out to scoop rival reporter Betty Harrison, and capture her heart in the process.
Who’s in it. Riding on Air stars Joe E. Brown as Elmer Lane, Guy Kibbee as J. Rutherford 'Doc' Waddington, Florence Rice as Betty Harrison and Vinton Hayworth as Harvey Schumann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Riding on Air has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riding on Air page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riding on Air tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riding on Air (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Riding on Air change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Riding on Air worth watching?
- Riding on Air holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riding on Air?
- Riding on Air stars Joe E. Brown, Guy Kibbee, Florence Rice, Vinton Hayworth and Anthony Nace.
- When was Riding on Air released?
- Riding on Air was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.