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The Theory of Flight

The Theory of Flight (1999) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Audience Score
63

In the mood to watch 'The Theory of Flight' from the comfort of your living room? Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Paul Greengrass-directed movie via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to do right by you.

Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'The Theory of Flight' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'The Theory of Flight' right now, here are some finer points about the BBC Film, Distant Horizon drama flick.

The Theory of Flight starring Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones, Holly Aird has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 41 min, and a scheduled release date of January 22nd, 1999.

It received a user score of 63/100 on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 42 top users.

Wondering what this story is all about? Here's the plot: "A dreamer who aspires to human flight is assigned public service after one of his attempts off a public building. This leads him to meeting a young woman, who is dying of motor neuron disease. The strong-willed woman admits her wish to be de-flowered before her death. The man, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girl friend, declines but offers to help pay for a gigolo to do the deed. The following events play off the inherent comedy and drama of the circumstances." .

'The Theory of Flight' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on January 22nd, 1999