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The Wings of Eagles

1957Movie1 h 50 minNR

Drama
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes33%56%

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT for Fun, Thrills, Excitement!

The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Golden Age Hollywood
  • War and Aviation
  • Family Life
  • Inspiration
  • Nostalgic
  • Classic Film
  • Historical Setting
  • Showbiz

Cast

24 of 57

Crew

Directed by
John Ford
Written by
Frank Wead, William Wister Haines, Frank Fenton
Produced by
Charles Schnee
Music by
Jeff Alexander

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Facts

January 31, 1957 · 1 h 50 min · NR

Released
January 31, 1957
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

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Questions about The Wings of Eagles

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Where can I stream The Wings of Eagles?

YouTube TV

In the United States, The Wings of Eagles streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Wings of Eagles worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is The Wings of Eagles okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Wings of Eagles good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Wings of Eagles plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.