The Theory of Flight
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Theory of Flight
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Release Date: 1999-01-22
- Runtime: 101 minutes
- Rating: 6.2/10 (41 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BBC Film, Distant Horizon
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.3581
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
Gwenyth Petty
as
Robert Blythe
as
Aneirin Hughes
as
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The Theory of Flight (trailer)
The Theory Of Flight Trailer 1998
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What is The Theory of Flight?▼
The Theory of Flight is a Drama, Comedy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1999-01-22.
Who are the main actors in The Theory of Flight?▼
The main cast includes Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones, Holly Aird, Ray Stevenson, .
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Is The Theory of Flight based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of The Theory of Flight?▼
The Theory of Flight has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 41 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Theory of Flight?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Theory of Flight?▼
The soundtrack was composed by BBC Film, Distant Horizon. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Theory of Flight filmed?▼
The Theory of Flight was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Theory of Flight?▼
The total runtime of The Theory of Flight is 101 minutes.
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