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Danger Flight (1939): cast, story & where to watch

1939 · Film · ★ 3.5

Danger Flight poster

Released in 1939, Danger Flight is an adventure film directed by Howard Bretherton, running about 65 minutes. “You're Crazy, Tommy, No Plane Can Hold Together in a Storm Like This!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Crooks plot to steal a payroll being shipped by air.

Who’s in it. Danger Flight stars John Trent as Tailspin Tommy Tompkins, Marjorie Reynolds as Betty Lou, Milburn Stone as Skeeter and Jason Robards Sr. as Paul Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Danger Flight has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Danger Flight page.

If you liked it. Fans of Danger Flight tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Danger Flight (1939)?
In US, Danger Flight is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Danger Flight worth watching?
Danger Flight holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Danger Flight?
Danger Flight stars John Trent, Marjorie Reynolds, Milburn Stone, Jason Robards Sr. and Tommy Baker.
When was Danger Flight released?
Danger Flight was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.