The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)
Kernel Score: 82% · 359 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Adventure, Drama
Released: 1965-12-15
Runtime: 142 minutes
Where to watch The Flight of the Phoenix
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A cargo aircraft crashes in a sandstorm in the Sahara with less than a dozen men on board. One of the passengers is an airplane designer who comes up with the idea of ripping off the undamaged wing and using it as the basis for a replacement aircraft they need to build before their food and water run out.
The Flight of the Phoenix parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Flight of the Phoenix is a survival drama about plane crash survivors stranded in the Sahara desert who must work together to build a new aircraft.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Depicts a plane crash and its aftermath, with peril from thirst and desert conditions rather than direct violence.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Keywords note an alcoholic character among the survivors.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- James Stewart as Frank Towns
- Richard Attenborough as Lew Moran
- Peter Finch as Captain Harris
- Hardy Krüger as Heinrich Dorfmann
- Ernest Borgnine as Trucker Cobb
- Ian Bannen as Crow
- Ronald Fraser as Sergeant Watson
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- Dan Duryea as Standish
- George Kennedy as Bellamy
The Flight of the Phoenix FAQ
Is The Flight of the Phoenix good?
The Flight of the Phoenix has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 359 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Flight of the Phoenix?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Flight of the Phoenix OK for kids?
The Flight of the Phoenix is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Flight of the Phoenix is a survival drama about plane crash survivors stranded in the Sahara desert who must work together to build a new aircraft.
What movies are like The Flight of the Phoenix?
If you liked The Flight of the Phoenix, try Cast Away, His Secret Life, Life of Pi and Elite Squad: The Enemy Within.