The Flying Jalopy (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1943, The Flying Jalopy is a comedy and animation film directed by Dick Lundy, running about 7 minutes. “Donald Duck buys a rattletrap used airplane from devious Ben Buzzard.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Donald Duck buys a rattletrap used airplane from devious proprietor Ben Buzzard, who tricks the unsuspecting duck into making Ben the beneficiary in case of an accident. Ben then leads Donald on a reckless flight, trying to make the plane crash so that he collect a fortune from Donald's misfortune.
Who’s in it. The Flying Jalopy stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited) and Nestor Paiva as Ben Buzzard (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Flying Jalopy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Jalopy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Jalopy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flying Jalopy (1943)?
- In US, The Flying Jalopy is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flying Jalopy worth watching?
- The Flying Jalopy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flying Jalopy?
- The Flying Jalopy stars Clarence Nash and Nestor Paiva.
- When was The Flying Jalopy released?
- The Flying Jalopy was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.