The Flight of the Phoenix
1965, English. Directed by Robert Aldrich.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Flight of the Phoenix is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert AldrichDirector
- James StewartFrank Towns
- Richard AttenboroughLew Moran
- Peter FinchCaptain Harris
- Hardy KrügerHeinrich Dorfmann
- Ernest BorgnineTrucker Cobb
- Ian BannenCrow
- Ronald FraserSergeant Watson
- Christian MarquandDr. Renaud
- Dan DuryeaStandish
- George KennedyBellamy
- Gabriele TintiGabriel
- Alex MontoyaCarlos
Details
- Released
- 15 December 1965
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lukas Heller
- Budget
- $5.4M
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What The Flight of the Phoenix is based on
The Flight of the Phoenix is based on The Flight of the Phoenix (1964) by Elleston Trevor.
1964
The Flight of the Phoenix
By Elleston Trevor
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The Flight of the Phoenix: quick answers
Is The Flight of the Phoenix worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 398 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Flight of the Phoenix?
The Flight of the Phoenix runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Does The Flight of the Phoenix have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Flight of the Phoenix. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Flight of the Phoenix parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Flight of the Phoenix is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Flight of the Phoenix on?
The Flight of the Phoenix is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Flight of the Phoenix?
If you liked The Flight of the Phoenix, try Flight of the Phoenix, A Far Off Place, All Is Lost.
Who directed The Flight of the Phoenix?
The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) was directed by Robert Aldrich and stars James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch.
What is The Flight of the Phoenix based on?
The Flight of the Phoenix is based on The Flight of the Phoenix (1964) by Elleston Trevor.