Dirigible (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1931, Dirigible is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Frank Capra, running about 100 minutes. “GIANT EPIC OF THE AIR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dirigible commander Jack Braden and Navy pilot 'Frisky' Pierce fight over the glory associated with a successful expedition to the South Pole and the love of beautiful Helen, Frisky's wife. After Braden's dirigible expedition fails, Frisky tries an expedition by plane. Unfortunately he crashes and strands his party at the South Pole. Braden must decide between a risky rescue attempt by dirigible and remaining safely at home with Helen.
Who’s in it. Dirigible stars Jack Holt as Jack Bradon, Ralph Graves as 'Frisky' Pierce, Fay Wray as Helen Pierce and Hobart Bosworth as Louis Rondelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dirigible has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirigible page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirigible tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirigible (1931)?
- In GB, Dirigible is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dirigible worth watching?
- Dirigible holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dirigible?
- Dirigible stars Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray, Hobart Bosworth and Roscoe Karns.
- When was Dirigible released?
- Dirigible was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.