The Wings (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1916, The Wings is a drama film directed by Mauritz Stiller, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is that of a conniving countess coming between a gay sculptor, Claude Zoret, and his bisexual model and lover, Mikaël, ultimately leading to Zoret's death in a raging storm at the base of a statue of Mikaël as the mythological Icarus. The film is missing 19 minutes of run time.
Who’s in it. The Wings stars Egil Eide as Claude Zoret, Lars Hanson as Eugène Mikael, Lili Beck as Lucia de Zamikow and Nils Asther as Aspiring actor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Wings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wings (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wings worth watching?
- The Wings holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wings?
- The Wings stars Egil Eide, Lars Hanson, Lili Beck, Nils Asther and Julius Hälsig.
- When was The Wings released?
- The Wings was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.