The Last Flight (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1931, The Last Flight is a drama film directed by William Dieterle, running about 76 minutes. “IMPORTANT! "The Last Flight," excepting for the few opening scenes, IS NOT A WAR PICTURE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cary, Shep, Bill, and Francis are pilots during World War I. The four friends, haunted by the devastation of the war, head to Paris instead of home, where they meet Nikki, an eccentric and wealthy young woman. Nikki is drawn to Cary, and the five friends, tagged by the boorish reporter, Frink, drink their way from Paris to Lisbon.
Who’s in it. The Last Flight stars Richard Barthelmess as Cary Lockwood, David Manners as Shep Lambert, Johnny Mack Brown as Bill Talbot and Helen Chandler as Nikki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Last Flight 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 The Last Flight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Flight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Flight (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Flight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Flight worth watching?
- The Last Flight 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 The Last Flight?
- The Last Flight stars Richard Barthelmess, David Manners, Johnny Mack Brown, Helen Chandler and Elliott Nugent.
- When was The Last Flight released?
- The Last Flight was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.