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Q Planes

6.019391h 22mNRMovieThrillerMystery

In England, an eccentric police inspector, an earnest test pilot and a spunky female reporter team up to solve the mystery of a series of test aircraft which have disappeared without a trace while over the ocean on their maiden flights;…

DirectorsTim Whelan·Arthur B. Woods
WritersArthur Wimperis·Brock Williams
ProducersIrving Asher·Alexander Korda

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tim Whelan

RRRalph Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Maj. Charles Hammond
LOLaurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Tony McVane
VHValerie Hobson
Valerie Hobson
Kay Lawrence
GMGeorge Merritt
George Merritt
Mr. Barrett
GCGeorge Curzon
George Curzon
Jenkins
RERoy Emerton
Roy Emerton
Viking First Mate
FF
Frank Fox
Karl
GMGus McNaughton
Gus McNaughton
Blenkinsop, Hammond's Butler
GBGeorge Butler
George Butler
Air Marshal Gosport
GMGordon McLeod
Gordon McLeod
The Baron
HPHay Petrie
Hay Petrie
Stage Door Keeper
SSSandra Storme
Sandra Storme
Daphne

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Q Planes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Q Planes?

Q Planes is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Q Planes on Netflix?

No, Q Planes is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Q Planes on Amazon Prime Video?

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