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The Flying Scot

1957Movie1 h 10 min

61

DecentGoodWatch score

An intriguing, tense crime movie about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares.

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Story

Fantastic robbery on the mile-a-minute express, every second a lifetime of suspense!

A gang of four would-be robbers plans to steal a fortune in currency hidden aboard the "Flying Scotsman" in a railroad stateroom by cutting through the wall of the adjacent stateroom, but find themselves up against numerous unexpected drawbacks, including interference by their fellow passengers.

Feels like

Classic British Crime
Train Robbery
Suspenseful Heist
Vintage Thriller
Character-Driven
Nostalgic Charm
Intricate Plot
Limited Spectacle

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by: Compton Bennett
Written by: Jan Read, Ralph Smart, Norman Hudis
Produced by: Compton Bennett
Music by: Stanley Black

Everyone

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Facts

November 1, 1957 · 1 h 10 min · Violence

Released: November 1, 1957
Runtime: 1 h 10 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 26 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Flying Scot?"

Questions about The Flying Scot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Flying Scot?

It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Flying Scot worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Flying Scot okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Flying Scot?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.