Up in the Air (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1940, Up in the Air is a comedy and mystery film directed by Howard Bretherton, running about 62 minutes. “Frankie 'scoops' the police and traps the killer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A none-too-popular (nor good) radio singer, Rita Wilson is murdered while singing on the air in a radio studio. Radio page boy, Frankie Ryan, and his janitor pal, Jeff, solve the mystery for the none-too-sharp police.
Who’s in it. Up in the Air stars Frankie Darro as Frankie Ryan, Marjorie Reynolds as Anne Mason, Mantan Moreland as Jeff Jefferson and Gordon Jones as Tex Barton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Up in the Air has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up in the Air page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up in the Air tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up in the Air (1940)?
- In US, Up in the Air is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up in the Air worth watching?
- Up in the Air holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up in the Air?
- Up in the Air stars Frankie Darro, Marjorie Reynolds, Mantan Moreland, Gordon Jones and Lorna Gray.