Ships with Wings (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1941, Ships with Wings is a drama and war film directed by Sergei Nolbandov, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Before the war, a Fleet Air Arm pilot is dismissed for causing the death of a colleague. Working for a small Greek airline when the Germans invade Greece, he gets a chance to redeem himself and rejoin his old unit on a British carrier. This is regarded the last of the conventional, rather stiff 1930's style Ealing war films, to be succeeded by much more realism and better storytelling.
Who’s in it. Ships with Wings stars John Clements as Lt. Dick Stacey, Leslie Banks as Vice Adm. David Wetherby, Jane Baxter as Celia Wetherby and Ann Todd as Kay Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Ships with Wings has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ships with Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ships with Wings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ships with Wings (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ships with Wings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ships with Wings worth watching?
- Ships with Wings holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ships with Wings?
- Ships with Wings stars John Clements, Leslie Banks, Jane Baxter, Ann Todd and Basil Sydney.
- When was Ships with Wings released?
- Ships with Wings was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.