Keep 'Em Flying (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1941, Keep 'Em Flying is a comedy film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 86 minutes. “They're Just Air-Plane Nuts!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a barnstorming stunt pilot decides to join the air corps, his two goofball assistants decide to go with him. Since the two are Abbott & Costello, the air corps doesn't know what it's in for.
Who’s in it. Keep 'Em Flying stars Bud Abbott as Blackie Benson, Lou Costello as Heathcliff, Martha Raye as Gloria Phelps / Barbara Phelps and Carol Bruce as Linda Joyce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Keep 'Em Flying has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Keep 'Em Flying page.
If you liked it. Fans of Keep 'Em Flying tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Keep 'Em Flying (1941)?
- In US, Keep 'Em Flying is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Keep 'Em Flying worth watching?
- Keep 'Em Flying holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Keep 'Em Flying?
- Keep 'Em Flying stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Martha Raye, Carol Bruce and William Gargan.
- When was Keep 'Em Flying released?
- Keep 'Em Flying was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.