Spitfire(2018)
Inspiration of a nation
Spitfire Synopsis
A feature documentary about the people and the planes that helped win World War War II. Through people personally connected to the events, the film investigates the story of how the Spitfire, its stable-mate, the Hawker Hurricane and its great adversary, the Messerschmitt 109 came into being during the huge advances in aviation in the interwar period—and then how the pilots fared in combat, three miles up in the skies over Europe, Africa and Asia.
Spitfire (2018) is a documentary, history and war film directed by Ant Palmer, released on July 20, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Charles Dance, Mary Ellis and Geoffrey Wellum. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Ant Palmer
- Producers:
- John Dibbs, David Fairhead, Ant Palmer
- Composer:
- Chris Roe
- Production:
- British Film Company, Elliptical Wing, Haviland Digital, Mark Stewart Productions
- Budget:
- $1,050,000
- Status:
- Released
Spitfire (2018) Trailer
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Spitfire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ant Palmer, produced by John Dibbs, David Fairhead and Ant Palmer.
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Spitfire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 29 ratings.
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Spitfire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Spitfire online?
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Spitfire (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Spitfire?
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The main cast of Spitfire (2018) includes Charles Dance, Mary Ellis and Geoffrey Wellum. The film was directed by Ant Palmer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Spitfire released?
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Spitfire was released on July 20, 2018 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Spitfire worth watching?
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Spitfire (2018) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Spitfire?
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Yes. The official Spitfire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.