The Theory of Flight

The Theory of Flight

6.2 /10 44 votes
January 22, 1999 1h 41m Released

Storyline

Richard is assigned public service after crashing his homemade aircraft, leading him to meet Jane, a young woman dying of motor neuron disease. Jane wishes to be de-flowered before her death; Richard declines, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girlfriend, but offers to help pay for a gigolo to do the deed.

Key Information

Director Paul Greengrass
Writers Richard Hawkins
Studio BBC Film
Rating 6.2/10
Language EN

Watch Trailer

Photos

Cast & Crew

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Jane Hatchard

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

Richard

Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Anne

Holly Aird

Holly Aird

Julie

Ray Stevenson

Ray Stevenson

Gigolo

Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Becky

Sue Jones-Davies

Sue Jones-Davies

Catherine

Gwenyth Petty

Magistrate

Robert Blythe

Robert Blythe

Farmer

Aneirin Hughes

Aneirin Hughes

Doctor

Natasha Williams

Natasha Williams

Care Worker

Sian Naiomi

Volunteer

Frequently Asked Questions

The Theory of Flight was released on January 22, 1999.

The runtime of The Theory of Flight is 1h 41m.

The Theory of Flight is a Drama, Comedy, Romance movie.

The Theory of Flight has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Theory of Flight is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Theory of Flight was directed by Paul Greengrass.

The main cast of The Theory of Flight includes Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones.

The Theory of Flight is originally in English.