It's in the Air (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1935, It's in the Air is a comedy film directed by Charles Reisner, running about 80 minutes. “THEY PUT A NEW HIGH IN HILARITY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Con men Calvin Churchill and Clip McGurk know how to fix a horse-race or boxing match. Calvin wants to go straight and win back his estranged wife, but first the men must dodge a dogged IRS agent and bilk a bunch of aviation investors out of the backing boodle for a balloon excursion into the stratosphere.
Who’s in it. It's in the Air stars Jack Benny as Calvin Churchill, Ted Healy as 'Clip' McGurk, Una Merkel as Alice Lane Churchill and Nat Pendleton as Henry Potke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, It's in the Air has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's in the Air page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's in the Air tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's in the Air (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It's in the Air change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It's in the Air worth watching?
- It's in the Air holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It's in the Air?
- It's in the Air stars Jack Benny, Ted Healy, Una Merkel, Nat Pendleton and Mary Carlisle.