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The Dawn Patrol

1930Movie1 h 48 minNR

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%72%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%72%

Summary

World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Howard Hawks
Written by
John Monk Saunders
Produced by
Robert North
Music by
Erno Rapee, Rex Dunn

Everyone

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Facts

July 10, 1930 · 1 h 48 min · NR

Released
July 10, 1930
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
War, Drama, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
United States
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Fighter-Launching Sequence, Heroic Sacrifice, Ace Pilot +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dawn Patrol?"

Questions about The Dawn Patrol

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dawn Patrol?

PlexfuboTVThe RokuHooplaFawesome

In the United States, The Dawn Patrol streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, and Fawesome. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is The Dawn Patrol worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Will I feel good after watching The Dawn Patrol?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Dawn Patrol plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Dawn Patrol use?

Fighter-Launching SequenceHeroic SacrificeAce PilotBlood from the MouthCreator CameoHangover SensitivityI Need a Freaking DrinkFunny ForeignerWorthy OpponentHigh-Class GlassRed ShirtComforting Comforterand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Fighter-Launching Sequence, Heroic Sacrifice, and Ace Pilot.