The Wings of Eagles (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1957, The Wings of Eagles is a drama and war film directed by John Ford, running about 110 minutes. “THE SKY IS THE LIMIT for Fun, Thrills, Excitement!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.
Who’s in it. The Wings of Eagles stars John Wayne as Frank W. 'Spig' Wead, Dan Dailey as 'Jughead' Carson, Maureen O'Hara as Min Wead and Ward Bond as John Dodge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Wings of Eagles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wings of Eagles page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wings of Eagles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wings of Eagles (1957)?
- In US, The Wings of Eagles is available to stream on Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wings of Eagles worth watching?
- The Wings of Eagles holds an audience score of 6.1 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 The Wings of Eagles?
- The Wings of Eagles stars John Wayne, Dan Dailey, Maureen O'Hara, Ward Bond and Ken Curtis.
- When was The Wings of Eagles released?
- The Wings of Eagles was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.