The Flight of the Eagle (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1982, The Flight of the Eagle is a drama, adventure and documentary film directed by Jan Troell, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. The Swedish 19th century engineer Salomon August Andrée sets out to become the first man on the north pole. His idea is to launch a polar expedition using a hydrogen balloon, together with two friends. The balloon, "The Eagle", takes off from Svalbard in 1897, but the three men are not heard of again.
Who’s in it. The Flight of the Eagle stars Max von Sydow as Salomon August Andrée, Göran Stangertz as Nils Strindberg, Sverre Anker Ousdal as Knut Frænkel and Clément Harari as Henri Lachambre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Flight of the Eagle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flight of the Eagle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flight of the Eagle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flight of the Eagle (1982)?
- In GB, The Flight of the Eagle is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flight of the Eagle worth watching?
- The Flight of the Eagle holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Flight of the Eagle?
- The Flight of the Eagle stars Max von Sydow, Göran Stangertz, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Clément Harari and Eva von Hanno.
- When was The Flight of the Eagle released?
- The Flight of the Eagle was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.