The Dawn Patrol
1938, English. Directed by Edmund Goulding.
They roared through the dawn... with death on their wings!
In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself. Everyone keeps a stiff upper lip.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Dawn Patrol
The Dawn Patrol is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Edmund GouldingDirector
- Errol FlynnCapt. Courtney
- Basil RathboneMaj. Brand
- David NivenLt. Scott
- Donald CrispPhipps
- Melville CooperSgt. Watkins
- Barry FitzgeraldBott
- Carl EsmondHauptmann Von Mueller
- Peter WillesHollister
- Morton LowryDonnie Scott
- Michael BrookeCapt. Squires
- James BurkeFlaherty - Motorcycle Driver
- Stuart HallBentham
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dan Totheroh, John Monk Saunders, Seton I. Miller
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The Dawn Patrol: quick answers
Is The Dawn Patrol worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dawn Patrol?
The Dawn Patrol runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Dawn Patrol have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dawn Patrol. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dawn Patrol parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dawn Patrol is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Dawn Patrol on?
The Dawn Patrol is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dawn Patrol?
If you liked The Dawn Patrol, try Battle of Britain, Battleground, Hell's Angels.
Who directed The Dawn Patrol?
The Dawn Patrol (1938) was directed by Edmund Goulding and stars Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, David Niven.