The Flying Ship (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1979, The Flying Ship is a family and animation film directed by Garri Bardin, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Poor chimney sweep Ivan and Princess Zabava fall in love with each other. They dream of their future happy life, but the difference in their social status and the treacherous Polkan, who dreams of marrying a royal daughter and becoming a ruler, stand in their way. To avoid marriage with the royal adviser, Zabava informs that she will marry only the one who can build a flying ship. Now Ivan has to solve this problem by all means.
Who’s in it. The Flying Ship stars Tatyana Shabelnikova as Zabava (voice), Mikhail Boyarskiy as Ivan (voice), Garri Bardin as Tsar (voice) and Rogvold Sukhoverko as Polkan (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Flying Ship has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Ship page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Ship tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flying Ship (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flying Ship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Flying Ship worth watching?
- The Flying Ship holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Flying Ship?
- The Flying Ship stars Tatyana Shabelnikova, Mikhail Boyarskiy, Garri Bardin, Rogvold Sukhoverko and Anatoli Papanov.