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The Flight

8.319771h 34mMovieDramaThriller

When Dr. Schmith's proposal for international research on infant mortality is rejected, he decides to leave East Germany and strikes a deal with an escape agency that promises him a leading position at a children's hospital in West…

DirectorRoland Gräf
WriterRoland Gräf

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Cast · Directed by Roland Gräf

TBTrude Bechmann
Trude Bechmann
Zierliche Alte
AMArmin Mueller-Stahl
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Dr. Schmith
JGJenny Gröllmann
Jenny Gröllmann
Katharina
GBGerhard Bienert
Gerhard Bienert
Schmiths Vater
CCCarl Heinz Choynski
Carl Heinz Choynski
Der Fremde
JCJohanna Clas
Johanna Clas
Lautenschläger
HF
Hans Feldner
Mitteiler
KGKarin Gregorek
Karin Gregorek
Gudrun
RHRolf Hoppe
Rolf Hoppe
Der Runde
HH
Heinz Hupfer
Empfangsmann
GK
Gertraud Klawitter
Frau Kraus
VKVolkmar Kleinert
Volkmar Kleinert
Wendt

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The Flight — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Flight?

The Flight is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Flight on Netflix?

No, The Flight is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Flight on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Flight isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

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The Flight is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.