The Lost Squadron (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1932, The Lost Squadron is an action, drama, war and history film directed by George Archainbaud, running about 79 minutes. “-Not a War Picture- But a war picture in the making! -Planes flying, crashing, while below cameras grind, and an inhuman genius drives men to destruction for the supreme thrill!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When World War I comes to an end, three pilots find themselves on hard times. They wind up in Hollywood, where they work as stunt fliers for a sadistic director.
Who’s in it. The Lost Squadron stars Richard Dix as Capt. 'Gibby' Gibson, Mary Astor as Follette Marsh, Robert Armstrong as Lt. 'Woody' Curwood and Dorothy Jordan as 'Pest' Curwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Lost Squadron has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $732K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lost Squadron page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost Squadron 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 Lost Squadron (1932)?
- In US, The Lost Squadron is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lost Squadron worth watching?
- The Lost Squadron holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lost Squadron?
- The Lost Squadron stars Richard Dix, Mary Astor, Robert Armstrong, Dorothy Jordan and Joel McCrea.
- When was The Lost Squadron released?
- The Lost Squadron was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.