Murder in the Air (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1940, Murder in the Air is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Lewis Seiler, running about 55 minutes. “A Battle Aboard a Doomed Dirigible!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Enemy agents are everywhere and they are sabotaging all important war deliveries. The body of a hobo found in a train wreck had a money belt with $50,000 and a tattoo of a circle and arrow. This is a tattoo for saboteurs for hire and Brass must impersonate the dead man to find out what his orders are. As Steve Coe, he meets with the band of enemy agents in California and everything goes well until the wife of the dead 'Hobo' shows up. Luckily, Gabby is able to save Brass and Brass learns what is his assignment. He is to board the USN airship 'Mason', which is testing the super secret Inertia Projector, and destroy the airship.
Who’s in it. Murder in the Air stars Ronald Reagan as Brass Bancroft, Eddie Foy Jr. as Gabby Watters, John Litel as Saxby and Lya Lys as Hilda Riker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Murder in the 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 Murder in the Air page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder in the Air tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder in the Air (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Murder in the Air change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Murder in the Air worth watching?
- Murder in the Air holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder in the Air?
- Murder in the Air stars Ronald Reagan, Eddie Foy Jr., John Litel, Lya Lys and Frank Wilcox.
- When was Murder in the Air released?
- Murder in the Air was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.