Flying Blind (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2013, Flying Blind is a drama film directed by Katarzyna Klimkiewicz, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Frankie is in her forties, ambitious and successful. She works in the aerospace industry at Filton, designing surveillance drones for the military. Shes never married, and is completely in control of every part of her life. Her closest relationship is with her father, who worked as an engineer on Concorde. But her life changes forever when she embarks on a passionate affair with Kahil, a French/Algerian aerospace student, twenty years younger than her. One day, she arrives at work and is detained by the security services: Kahil is a person of interest to MI5. Her well-ordered life starts to unravel in a welter of suspicion and prejudice, as Frankie no longer knows whether to follow her passion or listen to the doubts that increasingly overwhelm her.
Who’s in it. Flying Blind stars Helen McCrory as Frankie, Najib Oudghiri as Kahil, Kenneth Cranham as Victor and Tristan Gemmill as Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Flying Blind has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flying Blind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flying Blind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flying Blind (2013)?
- In US, Flying Blind is available to stream on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flying Blind worth watching?
- Flying Blind holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flying Blind?
- Flying Blind stars Helen McCrory, Najib Oudghiri, Kenneth Cranham, Tristan Gemmill and Sherif Eltayeb.
- When was Flying Blind released?
- Flying Blind was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.