Wings (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1966, Wings is a drama film directed by Larisa Shepitko, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The war ended a long time ago, but for the heroine of the film, the former pilot, only those years were filled with genuine meaning. She deeply feels discord with reality, lack of contact with her daughter. She doesn't manage to adapt to this peaceful, everyday life, she doesn't lose her piercing desire to fly...
Who’s in it. Wings stars Maya Bulgakova as Nadezhda Stepanovna Petrukhina, Zhanna Bolotova as Tanya Petrukhina, Pantelejmon Krymov as Pavel Gavrilovich and Leonid Dyachkov as Mitya Grachov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Wings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wings (1966)?
- In US, Wings is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wings worth watching?
- Wings holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wings?
- Wings stars Maya Bulgakova, Zhanna Bolotova, Pantelejmon Krymov, Leonid Dyachkov and Vladimir Gorelov.
- When was Wings released?
- Wings was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.