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The Dawn Patrol

1938·Movie
1h 43min·NR
IMDb7.5

Where to watch

YouTube TV

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About

They roared through the dawn... with death on their wings!

In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself. Everyone keeps a stiff upper lip.
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Crew

Directed by:
Edmund Goulding, Oren Haglund, Frank Heath
Written by:
Seton I. Miller, John Monk Saunders, Dan Totheroh
Produced by:
Hal B. Wallis, Robert Lord, Jack L. Warner
Composed by:
Max Steiner, Hugo Friedhofer, Leo F. Forbstein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Dawn Patrol

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dawn Patrol legally?

YouTube TV

The Dawn Patrol is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also 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 Dawn Patrol worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dawn Patrol rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Dawn Patrol?

1 h 43 min

The Dawn Patrol runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is The Dawn Patrol in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Dawn Patrol?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dawn Patrol in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Dawn Patrol use?

The Chains of CommandingHeroic SacrificeNew MeatDawn AttackLeaning on the Fourth WallCreator CameoWar Is HellAce PilotTitle DropShell-Shocked VeteranTime-Passes MontageWorthy Opponentand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Dawn Patrol, including The Chains of Commanding, Heroic Sacrifice, New Meat.