Where can I watch Air Mail (1932)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Air Mail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Air Mail worth watching?

Air Mail holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Air Mail?

Air Mail stars Ralph Bellamy, Gloria Stuart, Pat O’Brien, Slim Summerville and Lilian Bond.

When was Air Mail released?

Air Mail was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.

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Air Mail (1932): cast, story & where to watch

1932 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1932, Air Mail is a drama and adventure film directed by John Ford, running about 84 minutes. “"AIR MAIL" - THE EPIC THRILLER!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Level headed Mike Miller runs Desert Airport, an air mail base full of daring young pilots risking their lives to get the mail through-regardless of the weather. Following the death of one pilot in a horrific crash, Miller is forced to engage the wild and arrogant, yet skillful, Duke Talbot. When pilot Dizzy Wilkins crashes and dies in a storm, Talbot runs off with the young Mrs.Wilkins, leaving Miller to complete the last leg of Wilkins' mail run. Miller crashes on a mountain. Alive but in an inaccessible location, Miller tries to endure his injuries while futile attempts are made by air mail pilots to rescue him. Hearing of the impossibility of reaching Miller's crash site in time to save him, Talbot can't resist the challenge of trying an airborne rescue himself.

Who’s in it. Air Mail stars Ralph Bellamy as Mike Miller, Gloria Stuart as Ruth Barnes, Pat O’Brien as Duke Talbot and Slim Summerville as 'Slim' McCune, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Air Mail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Air Mail page.

If you liked it. Fans of Air Mail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Air Mail (1932)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Air Mail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Air Mail worth watching?: Air Mail holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Air Mail?: Air Mail stars Ralph Bellamy, Gloria Stuart, Pat O’Brien, Slim Summerville and Lilian Bond.
When was Air Mail released?: Air Mail was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.