The Flying Deuces (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1939, The Flying Deuces is a comedy and war film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, running about 69 minutes. “They dish out the dizziest rib-ride of the year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ollie is in love with a woman. When he discovers that she is already married, he tries to kill himself. Of course, the suicide is avoided and the boys join the Foreign Legion to get away from their troubles. Finally, they are arrested for trying to desert the Legion and to escape the firing squad by stealing a plane.
Who’s in it. The Flying Deuces stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Jean Parker as Georgette and Reginald Gardiner as Francois, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Flying Deuces has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Deuces page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Deuces tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flying Deuces (1939)?
- In US, The Flying Deuces is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flying Deuces worth watching?
- The Flying Deuces holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flying Deuces?
- The Flying Deuces stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jean Parker, Reginald Gardiner and Charles Middleton.
- When was The Flying Deuces released?
- The Flying Deuces was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.