Flight (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1929, Flight is an adventure film directed by Frank Capra, running about 110 minutes. “The First All-Talking Air Drama!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Marine pilots in love with the same girl are assigned a mission to find a notorious bandit in Nicaragua. This early talkie from director Frank Capra, released in 1929, stars Jack Holt, Ralph Graves and Lila Lee.
Who’s in it. Flight stars Jack Holt as Panama Williams, Lila Lee as Elinor, Ralph Graves as 'Lefty' Phelps and Joe Bordeaux as Marine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Flight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flight tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flight (1929)?
- In AU, Flight is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flight worth watching?
- Flight holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flight?
- Flight stars Jack Holt, Lila Lee, Ralph Graves, Joe Bordeaux and Walter Brennan.
- When was Flight released?
- Flight was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.