The Flight (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1971, The Flight is a drama, war and history film directed by Vladimir Naumov, running about 196 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is about a group of people who in other times wouldn't have anything in common, some of them innocent bystanders, some moral criminals. But nothing is straightforward and simple. From Russia "the run" continues to Constantinople, to Paris, back to Russia. Some of them have understood that they can't live outside Russia and go back maybe to be happy, maybe not, some go back to face sure death for their crimes, some don't go back and know that are going to miss homeland forever, some are comfortably well off (are they?) in exile. Sentimental without syrup, tragic and comical at the same time.
Who’s in it. The Flight stars Aleksey Batalov as Sergei Pavlovich Golubkov, Ludmila Savelyeva as Serafima Vladimirovna Korzukhina, Vladislav Dvorzhetsky as General Khludov and Mikhail Ulyanov as General Charnota, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Flight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flight (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Flight worth watching?
- The Flight holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flight?
- The Flight stars Aleksey Batalov, Ludmila Savelyeva, Vladislav Dvorzhetsky, Mikhail Ulyanov and Oleg Efremov.
- When was The Flight released?
- The Flight was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 196 minutes.