Where can I watch It's in the Air (1938)?

In GB, It's in the Air is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is It's in the Air worth watching?

It's in the Air holds an audience score of 5.4 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 George Formby, Polly Ward, Jack Hobbs, Julien Mitchell and Garry Marsh.

When was It's in the Air released?

It's in the Air was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.

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It's in the Air (1938): cast, story & where to watch

1938 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1938, It's in the Air is a comedy film directed by Anthony Kimmins, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. George Brown is rejected as an Air Raid Warden and in doing so sees his potential to join the Royal Air Force. His dreams could soon come true as he realises that in fact his friend has left behind some very important papers, he dons a his Royal Air Force uniform and delivers the papers when he is mistaken for a dispatch driver from HQ. He soon becomes the butt of jokes from his sergeant which ends him staying indefinitely at the air base. George soon falls in love with the Sergeant Major's daughter and when he discovers his real identity he threatens to report him. On the day of an annual inspection George attempts to escape the base and ends up in a plane, while the inspecting officer watches on, George's plane display is mesmerizing and the inspecting officer insists he should be commended, in order to save their skins George manages to land the plane and is accepted as a flyer by the RAF.

Who’s in it. It's in the Air stars George Formby as George Brown, Polly Ward as Peggy, Jack Hobbs as Cpl. Craig and Julien Mitchell as The Sergeant Major, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, It's in the Air has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch It's in the Air (1938)?: In GB, It's in the Air is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is It's in the Air worth watching?: It's in the Air holds an audience score of 5.4 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 George Formby, Polly Ward, Jack Hobbs, Julien Mitchell and Garry Marsh.
When was It's in the Air released?: It's in the Air was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.