Flight North (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1986, Flight North is a drama film directed by Ingemo Engström, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Johanna has fled Nazi Germany to visit a friend in Finland, and from there she continues on to her friend's family's estate. Once at the estate, Johanna passionately argues with her friend's pro-Nazi brother and at the same time, falls for the second, good-looking brother who shares her own anti-fascist feelings. The two are soon engaged in an active sexual relationship that continues as they travel north to an Arctic port.
Who’s in it. Flight North stars Katharina Thalbach as Johanna, Jukka-Pekka Palo as Ragnar, Lena Olin as Karin and Tom Pöysti as Jens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Flight North has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flight North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flight North tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flight North (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flight North change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flight North worth watching?
- Flight North holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flight North?
- Flight North stars Katharina Thalbach, Jukka-Pekka Palo, Lena Olin, Tom Pöysti and Käbi Laretei.
- When was Flight North released?
- Flight North was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.