Wings (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1927, Wings is an action, drama, war and romance film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 144 minutes. “Youth, hitting the clouds! Laughing at danger! Fighting, loving, dodging death! That's "WINGS"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two young men, one rich, one middle class, both in love with the same woman, become US Air Corps fighter pilots and, eventually, heroic flying aces during World War I. Devoted best friends, their mutual love of the girl eventually threatens their bond. Meanwhile, a hometown girl who's the lovestruck lifelong next door neighbor of one of them pines away.
Who’s in it. Wings stars Clara Bow as Mary Preston, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers as Jack Powell, Richard Arlen as David Armstrong and Jobyna Ralston as Sylvia Lewis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Wings has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wings 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 Wings (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wings worth watching?
- Wings holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wings?
- Wings stars Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen, Jobyna Ralston and El Brendel.
- When was Wings released?
- Wings was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.