Where can I watch The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)?

In US, The Flight of the Phoenix is available to 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 Flight of the Phoenix worth watching?

The Flight of the Phoenix holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Flight of the Phoenix?

The Flight of the Phoenix stars James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch, Hardy Krüger and Ernest Borgnine.

When was The Flight of the Phoenix released?

The Flight of the Phoenix was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.

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The Flight of the Phoenix (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 1965, The Flight of the Phoenix is a drama and adventure film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 142 minutes. “Theirs was the triumph - yours, the excitement!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A cargo aircraft crashes in a sandstorm in the Sahara with less than a dozen men on board. One of the passengers is an airplane designer who comes up with the idea of ripping off the undamaged wing and using it as the basis for a replacement aircraft they will build to escape before their food and water run out.

Who’s in it. The Flight of the Phoenix stars James Stewart as Capt. Frank Towns, Richard Attenborough as Lew Moran, Peter Finch as Capt. Harris and Hardy Krüger as Heinrich Dorfmann, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Flight of the Phoenix has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Flight of the Phoenix page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Flight of the Phoenix tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)?: In US, The Flight of the Phoenix is available to 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 Flight of the Phoenix worth watching?: The Flight of the Phoenix holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Flight of the Phoenix?: The Flight of the Phoenix stars James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch, Hardy Krüger and Ernest Borgnine.
When was The Flight of the Phoenix released?: The Flight of the Phoenix was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.