Ikarus, the Flying Man (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1918, Ikarus, the Flying Man is a drama and war film directed by Carl Froelich, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Two French spies, Baron d’Aubigny and Clemence de Montignon, blackmail German engineer Günther Ellinghaus with his gambling debts into handing over his construction plans for the new Ikarus engine. He flees to New York and works as a waiter. When World War I breaks, he signs on as a fireman on a Dutch ship and returns to Europe. He becomes a fighter pilot in Germany and faces the former spies as his enemies. After an emergency landing he is taken into their headquarters. He escapes an attempted murder and fights his enemies in an air battle. Both of them survive and after the war Ellinghaus offers them his hand in reconciliation.
Who’s in it. Ikarus, the Flying Man stars Esther Carena as Clemence de Montignon, Gustav Botz as Günther's Father, Olga Engl as Günther's Mother and Ernst Hofmann as Günther Ellinghaus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ikarus, the Flying Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ikarus, the Flying Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ikarus, the Flying Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ikarus, the Flying Man (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ikarus, the Flying Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ikarus, the Flying Man worth watching?
- Ikarus, the Flying Man holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ikarus, the Flying Man?
- Ikarus, the Flying Man stars Esther Carena, Gustav Botz, Olga Engl, Ernst Hofmann and Heinz Sarnow.
- When was Ikarus, the Flying Man released?
- Ikarus, the Flying Man was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.