Q Planes (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1939, Q Planes is a comedy, thriller, mystery and science fiction film directed by Tim Whelan, running about 82 minutes. “DRAMA OF THE WAR ON SPIES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In England, an eccentric police inspector, an earnest test pilot and a spunky female reporter team up to solve the mystery of a series of test aircraft which have disappeared without a trace while over the ocean on their maiden flights; unaware, as they are, that a spy ring has been shooting the planes down with a ray machine hidden aboard a salvage vessel which is on hand to haul the downed aircraft aboard, crews and all.
Who’s in it. Q Planes stars Laurence Olivier as Tony McVane, Ralph Richardson as Maj. Charles Hammond, Valerie Hobson as Kay Lawrence and George Curzon as Jenkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Q Planes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Q Planes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Q Planes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Q Planes (1939)?
- In US, Q Planes is available to stream on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Q Planes worth watching?
- Q Planes holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Q Planes?
- Q Planes stars Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, Valerie Hobson, George Curzon and George Merritt.
- When was Q Planes released?
- Q Planes was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.