Flying High (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1931, Flying High is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Charles Reisner, running about 80 minutes. “BERT LAHR The Funniest, Most Imitated Man on Stage or Screen Charlotte Greenwood The Longest Laugh in Pictures.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An inventor and his lanky girlfriend set an altitude record in his winged contraption.
Who’s in it. Flying High stars Bert Lahr as Emil 'Rusty' Krouse, Charlotte Greenwood as Pansy Potts, Pat O’Brien as Sport Wardell and Kathryn Crawford as Eileen Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Flying High 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 Flying High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flying High tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flying High (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flying High change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flying High worth watching?
- Flying High holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flying High?
- Flying High stars Bert Lahr, Charlotte Greenwood, Pat O’Brien, Kathryn Crawford and Charles Winninger.
- When was Flying High released?
- Flying High was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.