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Wings

6.819661h 25mMovieDrama

Former fighter pilot turned provincial schoolmistress Nadezhda Petrovna struggles to adapt to peacetime, having internalised military ideals of service and obedience.

DirectorLarisa Shepitko
WritersNatalya Ryazantseva·Valentin Ezhov
ProducerValentin Maslov

Where to watch

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

Cast · Directed by Larisa Shepitko

MBMaya Bulgakova
Maya Bulgakova
Nadezhda Petrukhina
ZBZhanna Bolotova
Zhanna Bolotova
Tanya Petrukhina
PKPantelejmon Krymov
Pantelejmon Krymov
Pavel Gavrilovich
LDLeonid Dyachkov
Leonid Dyachkov
Mitya Grachov
VGVladimir Gorelov
Vladimir Gorelov
Igor, Tanya's Husband
YMYuri Medvedev
Yuri Medvedev
Boris Grigoriyevich
NGNikolay Grabbe
Nikolay Grabbe
Konstantin Mikhaylovich Shuvalov
ZA
Zhanna Aleksandrova
Zina Yermolayeva
SNSergey Nikonenko
Sergey Nikonenko
Sergey Bystryakov
RMRimma Markova
Rimma Markova
Shura
ATArkadi Trusov
Arkadi Trusov
Morozov
OGOlga Gobzeva
Olga Gobzeva
Journalist

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Wings — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Wings?

Wings is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Wings on Netflix?

No, Wings is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Wings on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Wings isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Wings for free?

Wings is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Wings based on a true story?

Yes — Wings is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).