The Flight of the Phoenix (1965): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Flight of the Phoenix
Director: Robert Aldrich
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Released: 1965
Duration: 142 min
Cast: James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch, Hardy Krüger, Ernest Borgnine

What The Flight of the Phoenix Is About

A cargo aircraft crashes in a sandstorm in the Sahara with less than a dozen men on board. One of the passengers is an airplane designer who comes up with the idea of ripping off the undamaged wing and using it as the basis for a replacement aircraft they need to build before their food and water run out.

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What is The Flight of the Phoenix about?

A cargo aircraft crashes in a sandstorm in the Sahara with less than a dozen men on board. One of the passengers is an airplane designer who comes up with the idea of ripping off the undamaged wing and using it as the basis for a replacement aircraft they need to build before their food and water run out.

Where can I watch The Flight of the Phoenix?

The Flight of the Phoenix is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Flight of the Phoenix?

The Flight of the Phoenix runs for 142 minutes (2h 22m).

When did The Flight of the Phoenix come out?

The Flight of the Phoenix was released in 1965.

Who directed The Flight of the Phoenix?

The Flight of the Phoenix was directed by Robert Aldrich.

Who stars in The Flight of the Phoenix?

The Flight of the Phoenix stars James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch, Hardy Krüger.

What is The Flight of the Phoenix's rating?

The Flight of the Phoenix holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.