Wingless (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2024, Wingless is a drama film directed by Niki Iliev, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie is inspired by the true life story of Bulgarian paralympic ‘Long jump’ triple world champion Mihail Hristov. The film follows Mihail from the moment he loses both his arms in an electric current incident and makes the life-changing decision of becoming a professional athlete as he goes through the catharsis of deciding to start a new life without arms. He goes through a number of difficulties, both on the sports field and in his personal relationships with his parents, his coach, the girl he falls in love with but most of all, the difficulty of accepting what has happened to him. The script traces Mihail's difficult fate from the accident that left him without arms to becoming a triple long jump world champion, inventor of a new type of prosthetics and a motivational speaker.
Who’s in it. Wingless stars Naum Shopov as Mihail Hristov, Leart Dokle as Petar Dachev, Ivan Ivanov and Stefany Obadiaru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Wingless has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wingless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wingless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wingless (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wingless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wingless worth watching?
- Wingless holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wingless?
- Wingless stars Naum Shopov, Leart Dokle, Ivan Ivanov, Stefany Obadiaru and Paraskeva Djukelova.
- When was Wingless released?
- Wingless was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.