Biggles (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1986, Biggles is an action, fantasy, war and family film directed by John Hough, running about 108 minutes. “Fast food executive Jim Ferguson stepped out of his 47th floor office to go to the bathroom... and ended up in the middle of World War I. History will be grateful forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unassuming catering salesmen Jim Ferguson falls through a time hole to 1917 where he saves the life of dashing Royal Flying Corps pilot James "Biggles" Bigglesworth after his photo recon mission is shot down. Before he can work out what has happened, Jim is zapped back to the 1980s......
Who’s in it. Biggles stars Neil Dickson as James 'Biggles' Bigglesworth, Alex Hyde-White as Jim Ferguson, Fiona Hutchison as Debbie and Peter Cushing as Air Commodore Colonel William Raymond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Biggles has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $112.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Biggles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Biggles tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Biggles (1986)?
- In GB, Biggles is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Biggles worth watching?
- Biggles holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, war and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Biggles?
- Biggles stars Neil Dickson, Alex Hyde-White, Fiona Hutchison, Peter Cushing and Marcus Gilbert.
- When was Biggles released?
- Biggles was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.