Q Planes
1939, English. Directed by Tim Whelan & Arthur B. Woods.
DRAMA OF THE WAR ON SPIES!
In England, an eccentric police inspector, an earnest test pilot and a spunky female reporter team up to solve the mystery of a series of test aircraft which have disappeared without a trace while over the ocean on their maiden flights; unaware, as they are, that a spy ring has been shooting the planes down with a ray machine hidden aboard a salvage vessel which is on hand to haul the downed aircraft aboard, crews and all.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Q Planes
Q Planes is streaming on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix, and IndieFlix Shorts in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tim WhelanDirector
- Arthur B. WoodsDirector
- Ralph RichardsonMaj. Charles Hammond
- Laurence OlivierTony McVane
- Valerie HobsonKay Lawrence
- George MerrittMr. Barrett
- George CurzonJenkins
- Roy EmertonViking First Mate
- Frank FoxKarl
- Gus McNaughtonBlenkinsop, Hammond's Butler
- George ButlerAir Marshal Gosport
- Gordon McLeodThe Baron
- Hay PetrieStage Door Keeper
- Sandra StormeDaphne
Details
- Released
- 21 February 1939
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Arthur Wimperis, Brock Williams, Ian Dalrymple
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Q Planes: quick answers
Is Q Planes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Q Planes?
Q Planes runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Q Planes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Q Planes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Q Planes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Q Planes is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Q Planes on?
Q Planes is streaming on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix, and IndieFlix Shorts in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Q Planes?
If you liked Q Planes, try Secret Agent, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Blithe Spirit.
Who directed Q Planes?
Q Planes (1939) was directed by Tim Whelan and Arthur B. Woods and stars Ralph Richardson, Laurence Olivier, Valerie Hobson.