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The Flight of the Phoenix

1965·Movie
2h 22min·NR
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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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.
SurvivalIngenuityResilienceAgainst All OddsClassic AdventureTeamworkTechnological Problem-SolvingHope in Despair

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Flight of the Phoenix

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Where can I stream The Flight of the Phoenix legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Flight of the Phoenix worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Flight of the Phoenix rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Flight of the Phoenix?

2 h 22 min

The Flight of the Phoenix runs 2 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Flight of the Phoenix?

Critics86
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate The Flight of the Phoenix higher (86) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Flight of the Phoenix in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Flight of the Phoenix?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Flight of the Phoenix in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Flight of the Phoenix use?

Franken-vehicleSultry Belly DancerBut I Read a Book About ItWham LineKarma HoudiniJerkassAchilles in His TentThe PhoenixJerkass Has a PointMisplaced-Names PosterGermanic EfficiencyThe Big Guyand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for The Flight of the Phoenix, including Franken-vehicle, Sultry Belly Dancer, But I Read a Book About It.