Flight Lieutenant (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, Flight Lieutenant is a drama film directed by Sidney Salkow, running about 80 minutes. “Flying like angels! Fighting like demons! Loving like men!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disgraced pilot determines to regain the respect of both his son, now a test pilot for the Army, and the men he once flew with.
Who’s in it. Flight Lieutenant stars Pat O’Brien as Samuel J. 'Sam' Doyle, Glenn Ford as Danny Doyle, Evelyn Keyes as Susie Thompson and Jonathan Hale as Joseph Sanford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Flight Lieutenant 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 Flight Lieutenant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flight Lieutenant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flight Lieutenant (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flight Lieutenant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flight Lieutenant worth watching?
- Flight Lieutenant holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flight Lieutenant?
- Flight Lieutenant stars Pat O’Brien, Glenn Ford, Evelyn Keyes, Jonathan Hale and Lloyd Bridges.
- When was Flight Lieutenant released?
- Flight Lieutenant was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.