The Lion Has Wings
1939, English. Directed by Adrian Brunel & Michael Powell & Brian Desmond Hurst & Alexander Korda.
The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!
This early, influential propaganda film blends documentary and studio footage to show the valiant efforts of the Royal Air Force to defend the British people against the Nazis.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Lion Has Wings
The Lion Has Wings is streaming on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix, and IndieFlix Shorts in India.
Criterion Channel
IndieFlix
IndieFlix Shorts Amazon ChannelFree
FawesomeAvailability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Adrian BrunelDirector
- Michael PowellDirector
- Brian Desmond HurstDirector
- Alexander KordaDirector
- Merle OberonMrs. Richardson
- Ralph RichardsonWing Commander Richardson
- June DuprezJune
- Flora RobsonQueen Elizabeth I (archive footage)
- Robert DouglasBriefing Officer
- Anthony BushellPilot
- Brian WorthBobby
- Austin TrevorSchulemberg - German Air Chief of Staff
- Ivan BrandtAir Officer
- G.H. MulcasterController
- Herbert LomasHolveg
- Milton RosmerHead of Observer Corps
Details
- Released
- 3 November 1939
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Adrian Brunel, Ian Dalrymple, E. V. H. Emmett
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Lion Has Wings
The Battle of San Pietro
1945 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
1942 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
2000 Meters to Andriivka
2025 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Father Soldier Son
2020 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
For Sama
2019 · 8.2/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Memphis Belle
1944 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Bloody Hundredth
2024 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
All That Breathes
2022 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
2002 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tyson
2008 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Lion Has Wings: quick answers
Is The Lion Has Wings worth watching?
The Lion Has Wings doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Lion Has Wings?
The Lion Has Wings runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does The Lion Has Wings have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lion Has Wings. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lion Has Wings parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Lion Has Wings yet.
Which OTT platform is The Lion Has Wings on?
The Lion Has Wings is streaming on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix, and IndieFlix Shorts in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lion Has Wings?
If you liked The Lion Has Wings, try The Battle of San Pietro, Why We Fight: Prelude to War, 2000 Meters to Andriivka.
Who directed The Lion Has Wings?
The Lion Has Wings (1939) was directed by Adrian Brunel and Michael Powell and Brian Desmond Hurst and Alexander Korda and stars Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson, June Duprez.