Charter Pilot (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1940, Charter Pilot is an adventure film directed by Eugene Forde, running about 70 minutes. “Flying Romeo Meets Broadcast Queen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. US-to-Central-America freight service pilot gets engaged to radio broadcaster and promises to take a desk job but the urge for adventure is too strong.
Who’s in it. Charter Pilot stars Lloyd Nolan as King Morgan, Lynn Bari as Marge Duncan, Arleen Whelan as Raquel Andrews and George Montgomery as Charlie Crane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Charter Pilot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Charter Pilot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charter Pilot 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 Charter Pilot (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charter Pilot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charter Pilot worth watching?
- Charter Pilot holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charter Pilot?
- Charter Pilot stars Lloyd Nolan, Lynn Bari, Arleen Whelan, George Montgomery and Hobart Cavanaugh.
- When was Charter Pilot released?
- Charter Pilot was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.
