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The Flight of the Eagle

1982Movie2 h 20 min

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about a real life story and history.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

An insane dream to make the impossible possible.

The Swedish 19th century engineer Salomon August Andrée sets out to become the first man on the north pole. His idea is to launch a polar expedition using a hydrogen balloon, together with two friends. The balloon, "The Eagle", takes off from Svalbard in 1897, but the three men are never heard from again.

Feels like

  • Historical Adventure
  • Arctic Expedition
  • Biographical Drama
  • 19th Century Sweden
  • Tragedy
  • Ambition vs. Reality
  • Frozen Wilderness
  • Exploration
  • Melancholy

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Jan Troell
Written by
Klaus Rifbjerg, Jan Troell, Georg Oddner
Produced by
Jörn Donner
Music by
Hans-Erik Philip, Carl-Axel Dominique

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Facts

August 26, 1982 · 2 h 20 min · Drama, Adventure

Released
August 26, 1982
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Genres
Drama, Adventure
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
Germany, Norway, Sweden
Available in
35 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Flight of the Eagle?"

Questions about The Flight of the Eagle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Flight of the Eagle?

It streams in 35 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Flight of the Eagle worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Flight of the Eagle in English?

SwedishGermanFrench

No, it was made in Swedish, with some German and French.