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Flying Days (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1966, Flying Days is a drama film directed by Nikolai Litus, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. All the years spent behind the school bench, they were devoted to the dream of flying. And now they are again students, but they are solving completely different problems. Three young daredevils conquer the sky, forgetting about earthly problems and disputes. But the everyday life of test pilots of supersonic fighters is unpredictable and dangerous. A routine training flight overnight can be a harsh test of courage for them. Today, future aces will face a difficult exam, for which life itself will put a mark.

Who’s in it. Flying Days stars Nikolay Olyalin as Nikolai Boldyrev, Yuriy Kuzmenkov as Andrei, Vladimir Petchenko as Aleksei and Ada Voloshina as Lesya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Flying Days has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flying Days page.

If you liked it. Fans of Flying Days tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Flying Days (1966)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flying Days change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Flying Days worth watching?
Flying Days holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Flying Days?
Flying Days stars Nikolay Olyalin, Yuriy Kuzmenkov, Vladimir Petchenko, Ada Voloshina and Vera Alentova.
When was Flying Days released?
Flying Days was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.