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The Expanding Airport

1958Movie9 min

AnimationDocumentary
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

An animated movie about technology and the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

To avoid making travelers walk excessive distances through a large airport, Washington, D.C.'s new airport is to use mobile departure lounges to transport passengers from the terminal directly to the plane.

Feels like

  • Mid-Century Modern
  • Technological Innovation
  • Airport Design
  • Mobile Lounges
  • Social Commentary
  • Educational Film
  • Nostalgic View
  • Documentary Style
  • Future of Transportation

Crew

Directed by
Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Written by
Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Produced by
Charles Eames, Ray Eames

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Facts

January 1, 1958 · 9 min · Animation, Documentary

Released
January 1, 1958
Runtime
9 min
Genres
Animation, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Expanding Airport worth watching?"

Questions about The Expanding Airport

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Expanding Airport worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7).

Is The Expanding Airport okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Expanding Airport?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.