Fly-By-Night (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1942, Fly-By-Night is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Young intern Jeff Burton, impulsively offers a lift to an odd-looking gentlemen. It soon turns out that Jeff's passenger is an inventor has just escaped from a shady sanitarium, where he has been held prisoner by Nazi spies.
Who’s in it. Fly-By-Night stars Richard Carlson as Dr. Geoffrey Burton, Nancy Kelly as Pat Lindsay, Albert Bassermann as Dr. Storm and Miles Mander as Professor Langer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Fly-By-Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fly-By-Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fly-By-Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fly-By-Night (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fly-By-Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fly-By-Night worth watching?
- Fly-By-Night holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fly-By-Night?
- Fly-By-Night stars Richard Carlson, Nancy Kelly, Albert Bassermann, Miles Mander and Edward Gargan.
- When was Fly-By-Night released?
- Fly-By-Night was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.