The Lion Has Wings (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1939, The Lion Has Wings is a war and documentary film directed by Adrian Brunel, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. This early, influential propaganda film blends documentary and studio footage to show the valiant efforts of the Royal Air Force to defend the British people against the Nazis.
Who’s in it. The Lion Has Wings stars Merle Oberon as Mrs. Richardson, Ralph Richardson as Wing Commander Richardson, June Duprez as June and Flora Robson as Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Lion Has Wings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lion Has Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lion Has Wings tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion Has Wings (1939)?
- In US, The Lion Has Wings is available to stream on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lion Has Wings worth watching?
- The Lion Has Wings holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lion Has Wings?
- The Lion Has Wings stars Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson, June Duprez, Flora Robson and Robert Douglas.
- When was The Lion Has Wings released?
- The Lion Has Wings was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.