The Flight That Disappeared (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1961, The Flight That Disappeared is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Reginald Le Borg, running about 72 minutes. “Jetliner Hijacked!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cross-country airliner, whose passengers include a nuclear physicist, a rocket expert, and a mathematical genius, is drawn beyond radar range by an unknown, unbreakable force.
Who’s in it. The Flight That Disappeared stars Craig Hill as Tom Endicott, Paula Raymond as Marcia Paxton, Dayton Lummis as Dr. Karl Morris and John Bryant as Hank Norton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Flight That Disappeared has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flight That Disappeared page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flight That Disappeared tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flight That Disappeared (1961)?
- In US, The Flight That Disappeared is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flight That Disappeared worth watching?
- The Flight That Disappeared holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flight That Disappeared?
- The Flight That Disappeared stars Craig Hill, Paula Raymond, Dayton Lummis, John Bryant and Bernadette Hale.
- When was The Flight That Disappeared released?
- The Flight That Disappeared was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.