Flying Padre (1951) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1951 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1951, Flying Padre is a documentaire film directed by Stanley Kubrick, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Two days in the life of Reverend Fred Stadtmueller, a Catholic missionary whose New Mexico parish covers 400 square miles. For six years, he has been piloting his Piper Cub, called 'The Spirit of St. Joseph'. The reverend attends the funeral of a farmer, reconciles some children, breeds canaries, practices rifle shooting, then takes his airplane to fly a sick baby and its mother 40 miles away and transport them to an airport where an ambulance is waiting.
Who’s in it. Flying Padre stars Bob Hite as Narrator (voice) and Fred Stadtmueller as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Flying Padre has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flying Padre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flying Padre tend to enjoy One Direction : Le Film, Burn the Stage - The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Flying Padre (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flying Padre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flying Padre worth watching?
- Flying Padre holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentaire. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flying Padre?
- Flying Padre stars Bob Hite and Fred Stadtmueller.
- When was Flying Padre released?
- Flying Padre was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.