The Dawn Patrol (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1930, The Dawn Patrol is an action, drama and war film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 108 minutes. “GREATEST AIR EPIC EVER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.
Who’s in it. The Dawn Patrol stars Richard Barthelmess as Dick Courtney, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Douglas 'Doug' Scott, Neil Hamilton as Major Brand and Frank McHugh as Flaherty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Dawn Patrol has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dawn Patrol page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dawn Patrol 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 Dawn Patrol (1930)?
- In US, The Dawn Patrol is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dawn Patrol worth watching?
- The Dawn Patrol holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dawn Patrol?
- The Dawn Patrol stars Richard Barthelmess, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Neil Hamilton, Frank McHugh and Clyde Cook.
- When was The Dawn Patrol released?
- The Dawn Patrol was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.