The Wings of Eagles
1957, English. Directed by John Ford.
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT for Fun, Thrills, Excitement!
The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Wings of Eagles
The Wings of Eagles is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- John WayneFrank W. 'Spig' Wead
- Dan Dailey'Jughead' Carson
- Maureen O'HaraMin Wead
- Ward BondJohn Dodge
- Ken CurtisJohn Dale Price
- Edmund LoweAdm. Moffett
- Kenneth TobeyCapt. Herbert Allen Hazard
- James ToddJack Travis
- Barry KelleyCapt. Jock Clark
- Sig RumanManager
- Henry O'NeillCapt. Spear
- Willis BoucheyBarton
Details
- Released
- 31 January 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Fenton, William Wister Haines, Frank Wead
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The Wings of Eagles: quick answers
Is The Wings of Eagles worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wings of Eagles?
The Wings of Eagles runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Wings of Eagles have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wings of Eagles. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wings of Eagles parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wings of Eagles is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wings of Eagles on?
The Wings of Eagles is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wings of Eagles?
If you liked The Wings of Eagles, try The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell, The Naked and the Dead, Run Silent, Run Deep.
Who directed The Wings of Eagles?
The Wings of Eagles (1957) was directed by John Ford and stars John Wayne, Dan Dailey, Maureen O'Hara.