Little Dieter Needs to Fly
1997, English. Directed by Werner Herzog.
In 1966, Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, captured, and, down to 85 pounds, escaped.
Three decades after German-American pilot Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, he returns to the places where he was held prisoner during the early years of the Vietnam War. Accompanied by director Werner Herzog, Dengler describes in unusually candid detail his captivity, the friendships he made, and his daring escape. Not willing to stop there, Herzog even persuades his subject to re-enact certain tortures, with the help of some willing local villagers.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Little Dieter Needs to Fly is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India.
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- Released
- 1 December 1997
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Werner Herzog
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What Little Dieter Needs to Fly is based on
Little Dieter Needs to Fly is based on a true story.
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Little Dieter Needs to Fly: quick answers
Is Little Dieter Needs to Fly worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
Little Dieter Needs to Fly runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does Little Dieter Needs to Fly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Little Dieter Needs to Fly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Little Dieter Needs to Fly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Little Dieter Needs to Fly yet.
Which OTT platform is Little Dieter Needs to Fly on?
Little Dieter Needs to Fly is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
If you liked Little Dieter Needs to Fly, try Last Days in Vietnam, Hearts and Minds, The Bloody Hundredth.
Who directed Little Dieter Needs to Fly?
Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Werner Herzog, Dieter Dengler, Eugene Deatrick.
What is Little Dieter Needs to Fly based on?
Little Dieter Needs to Fly is based on a true story.