Learning to Fly(2026)
Learning to Fly Synopsis
Aisha McAdams, a former competitive runner turned photographer, embarks on a journey to document the triumphs and struggles of famed ultra trailrunners, including Jim Walmsley and Eszter Csillag. Traveling to mythical races—the Western States Endurance Run in the mountains of eastern California, the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in the French Alps—the film marvels at athletes who maintain their intensity as they run 100 miles of mountain trails while climbing thousands of vertical feet.
Learning to Fly (2026) is a documentary film directed by Max Lowe, released on August 21, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Aisha McAdams, Jim Walmsley, Rod Farvard and Eszter Csillag. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Max Lowe
- Producers:
- Evan Hayes, Katy Chevigny, Ayesha Rokadia
- Production:
- Unreasonable Studios, Wild State
- Status:
- Released
Learning to Fly (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Learning to Fly before you stream it.
Learning to Fly Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Aisha McAdams
Aisha McAdams
as Self
Jim Walmsley
as Self
- Rod Farvard
Rod Farvard
as Self
- Eszter Csillag
Eszter Csillag
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Max Lowe, produced by Evan Hayes, Katy Chevigny and Ayesha Rokadia.
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Learning to Fly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Learning to Fly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Learning to Fly online?
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Learning to Fly (2026) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Learning to Fly?
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The main cast of Learning to Fly (2026) includes Aisha McAdams, Jim Walmsley, Rod Farvard and Eszter Csillag. The film was directed by Max Lowe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Learning to Fly released?
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Learning to Fly was released on August 21, 2026 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Learning to Fly worth watching?
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Learning to Fly (2026) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Learning to Fly?
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Yes. The official Learning to Fly trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.