Great Planes (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1988, Great Planes is a documentary series.
What it’s about. In 1903, not only did the Wright brothers ’plane soar, but a young man named William Boeing stepped out of the Yale University gates. 13 years later, using wood, canvas and wire, the first "Boeing model", the B&W, was born. Boeing has since grown into a huge company and developed countless models, including the 1957-92 passenger jet, the 707. Later, we learn about the Constellation designed by Lockheed in the early 1940s. The fuselage of the machine evokes the graceful form of a dolphin, no wonder that with its beauty it also won the title of "Queen of Heaven". The C-69 was the first model to cross non-stop America, covering the Los Angeles-Washington DC distance in record time of 7 hours and 3 minutes. Connies were used for both military and civilian purposes until the early 1960s. This and many more stories are recounted here in Great Planes.
Who’s in it. Great Planes stars Luke Swann as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Great Planes sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great Planes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great Planes tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Planes (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Great Planes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Great Planes worth watching?
- Great Planes holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Great Planes?
- Great Planes stars Luke Swann.
- When was Great Planes released?
- Great Planes was released in 1988.