Flying Wild (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1941, Flying Wild is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by William West, running about 64 minutes. “FLYING FIFTH COLUMNISTS MAKE A FORCED LANDING!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of young men who work at an aviation factory begin to suspect that a doctor who runs an air ambulance service is secretly a spy transporting secret information from the plant to enemy agents.
Who’s in it. Flying Wild stars Leo Gorcey as Muggs McGinnis, Bobby Jordan as Danny Graham, Joan Barclay as Helen Munson and Dave O'Brien as Tom Lawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Flying Wild has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flying Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flying Wild 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 Flying Wild (1941)?
- In US, Flying Wild is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flying Wild worth watching?
- Flying Wild holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flying Wild?
- Flying Wild stars Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan, Joan Barclay, Dave O'Brien and George Pembroke.
- When was Flying Wild released?
- Flying Wild was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.