The Theory of Flight(1999)
The Theory of Flight Synopsis
Richard is assigned public service after crashing his homemade aircraft, leading him to meet Jane, a young woman dying of motor neuron disease. After they strike up a friendship, Jane asks Richard to help fulfill her deepest wish: to lose her virginity before her death.
The Theory of Flight (1999) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Paul Greengrass, released on January 22, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones and Holly Aird. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Greengrass
- Writers:
- Richard Hawkins
- Producers:
- Sudhir Pragjee, Anant Singh, Sanjeev Singh
- Cinematographer:
- Ivan Strasburg
- Composer:
- Rolfe Kent
- Production:
- BBC Film, Distant Horizon, Fine Line Features
- Status:
- Released
The Theory of Flight (1999) Trailer
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The Theory of Flight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helena Bonham Carter
as Jane Hatchard
Kenneth Branagh
as Richard
Gemma Jones
as Anne
Holly Aird
as Julie
Ray Stevenson
as Gigolo
Ruth Jones
as Becky
Sue Jones-Davies
as Catherine
- Gwenyth Petty
Gwenyth Petty
as Magistrate
Robert Blythe
as Farmer
Aneirin Hughes
as Doctor
- Natasha Williams
Natasha Williams
as Care Worker
- Sian Naiomi
Sian Naiomi
as Volunteer
Key crew
Directed by Paul Greengrass, written by Richard Hawkins, produced by Sudhir Pragjee, Anant Singh and Sanjeev Singh.
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The Theory of Flight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Theory of Flight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Theory of Flight online?
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The Theory of Flight (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Theory of Flight?
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The main cast of The Theory of Flight (1999) includes Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones, Holly Aird and Ray Stevenson. The film was directed by Paul Greengrass. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Theory of Flight released?
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The Theory of Flight was released on January 22, 1999 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Theory of Flight worth watching?
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The Theory of Flight (1999) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Theory of Flight?
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