Joy of Flying (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1977, Joy of Flying is a comedy film directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The young wife Silvia is neglected by her husband Kurt. She dreams during the flight to a psychoanalyst Congress similarly Jong's heroine Isadora while reading a novel called emancipatory joy of flying in a world of its own. Then she has an affair with the businessman Jörg. It recognizes that the total of all sexual acting out day and night dreams anyone yet alone makes to a free people.
Who’s in it. Joy of Flying stars Corinne Brodbeck as Sylvia Bergmann, Gianni Garko as Jörg Bronner, Olivia Pascal as Maria and Frits Hassoldt as Malte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Joy of Flying has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joy of Flying page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joy of Flying tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joy of Flying (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Joy of Flying change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Joy of Flying worth watching?
- Joy of Flying holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joy of Flying?
- Joy of Flying stars Corinne Brodbeck, Gianni Garko, Olivia Pascal, Frits Hassoldt and Betty Vergès.
- When was Joy of Flying released?
- Joy of Flying was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.