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The Lady Takes a Flyer (1958): cast, story & where to watch

1958 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1958, The Lady Takes a Flyer is a drama film directed by Jack Arnold, running about 94 minutes. “He's got his arms around her ... all around the world !!!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Change of pace comedy casts Lana Turner and Jeff Chandler as competing pilots who fall in love.

Who’s in it. The Lady Takes a Flyer stars Lana Turner as Maggie Colby, Jeff Chandler as Mike Dandridge, Richard Denning as Al Reynolds and Andra Martin as Nikki Taylor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Lady Takes a Flyer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady Takes a Flyer page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Lady Takes a Flyer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Lady Takes a Flyer (1958)?
In US, The Lady Takes a Flyer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Lady Takes a Flyer worth watching?
The Lady Takes a Flyer holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Lady Takes a Flyer?
The Lady Takes a Flyer stars Lana Turner, Jeff Chandler, Richard Denning, Andra Martin and Chuck Connors.
When was The Lady Takes a Flyer released?
The Lady Takes a Flyer was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.