The Flying Painter (1937): cast, story & where to watch

1937 · Film · ★ 7

The Flying Painter poster

Released in 1937, The Flying Painter is an action, adventure, comedy and romance film directed by Leo Esakia, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Lexo and Nodar, two house painters, fall in love with Nina, a resident of the house they are painting. In order to keep Nodar out of his way, Lexo suggests that he learn to become a pilot at flying school, but doesn’t know that Nina works as a flight instructor. Lexo pretends to be an experienced pilot. After rescuing a passenger on a damaged plane, Lexo decides to become a professional pilot.

Who’s in it. The Flying Painter stars Taisia Savva as Nina, Akaki Kvantaliani as Lekso, Shota Nozadze as Nodari and L. Totadze as Qoridze, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Flying Painter 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 Flying Painter page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Painter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Flying Painter (1937)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flying Painter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Flying Painter worth watching?
The Flying Painter holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Flying Painter?
The Flying Painter stars Taisia Savva, Akaki Kvantaliani, Shota Nozadze, L. Totadze and Aleksandre Kvaliashvili.
When was The Flying Painter released?
The Flying Painter was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.