Flying Tigers (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1942, Flying Tigers is an action, drama, war and history film directed by David Miller, running about 102 minutes. “Strong Brave Men Flying in the Face of Death that We may Live ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Gordon commands a unit of the famed Flying Tigers, the American Volunteer Group which fought the Japanese in China before America's entry into World War II. Gordon must send his outnumbered band of fighter pilots out against overwhelming odds while juggling the disparate personalities and problems of his fellow flyers.
Who’s in it. Flying Tigers stars John Wayne as Jim Gordon, John Carroll as Woody Jason, Anna Lee as Brooke Elliott and Paul Kelly as Hap Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Flying Tigers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault 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 Flying Tigers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flying Tigers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flying Tigers (1942)?
- In US, Flying Tigers is available to stream on History Vault, 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 Flying Tigers worth watching?
- Flying Tigers holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flying Tigers?
- Flying Tigers stars John Wayne, John Carroll, Anna Lee, Paul Kelly and Gordon Jones.
- When was Flying Tigers released?
- Flying Tigers was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.