The Flight of the Phoenix
“Theirs was the triumph - yours, the excitement!”
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 need to build before their food and water run out.
Where to watch The Flight of the Phoenix in United States
Can I watch The Flight of the Phoenix in United States? The Flight of the Phoenix isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Flight of the Phoenix streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About The Flight of the Phoenix
The Flight of the Phoenix is a 1965 English-language adventure and drama film directed by Robert Aldrich. The cast is led by James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch. It has a runtime of 2h 22m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Flight of the Phoenix was produced by The Associates & Aldrich Company and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on December 15, 1965, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Writers
- Lukas Heller
- Release date
- December 15, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Production
- The Associates & Aldrich Company, 20th Century Fox
The Flight of the Phoenix cast & crew
The Flight of the Phoenix was directed by Robert Aldrich and written by Lukas Heller.
The cast features James Stewart as Frank Towns, Richard Attenborough as Lew Moran, Peter Finch as Captain Harris, Hardy Krüger as Heinrich Dorfmann, Ernest Borgnine as Trucker Cobb, and Ian Bannen as Crow.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frank De Vol, cinematography is by Joseph F. Biroc, and it was produced by Robert Aldrich.
Is The Flight of the Phoenix worth watching?
The Flight of the Phoenix holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 376 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 2h 22m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure and drama, The Flight of the Phoenix is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Flight of the Phoenix
The Flight of the Phoenix isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Flight of the Phoenix
James Stewart
Frank Towns
Richard Attenborough
Lew Moran
Peter Finch
Captain Harris
Hardy Krüger
Heinrich Dorfmann
Ernest Borgnine
Trucker Cobb
Ian Bannen
Crow
Ronald Fraser
Sergeant Watson
Christian Marquand
Dr. Renaud
Dan Duryea
Standish
George Kennedy
Bellamy
Gabriele Tinti
Gabriel
Alex Montoya
Carlos
The Flight of the Phoenix — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Flight of the Phoenix in United States?
The Flight of the Phoenix is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Flight of the Phoenix in?
The Flight of the Phoenix is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Flight of the Phoenix?
The Flight of the Phoenix runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
▸What is The Flight of the Phoenix rated?
The Flight of the Phoenix is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 376 ratings.
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