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Little Dieter Needs to Fly

7.519971h 17mMovieDocumentary

Three decades after German-American pilot Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, he returns to the places where he was held prisoner during the early years of the Vietnam War. Accompanied by director Werner Herzog, Dengler describes in…

DirectorWerner Herzog
WriterWerner Herzog
ProducersAndré Singer·Lucki Stipetić

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Cast · Directed by Werner Herzog

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Werner Herzog
Narrator (voice)
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Dieter Dengler
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Eugene Deatrick
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Little Dieter Needs to Fly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Little Dieter Needs to Fly?

Little Dieter Needs to Fly is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Little Dieter Needs to Fly on Netflix?

No, Little Dieter Needs to Fly is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is Little Dieter Needs to Fly on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Little Dieter Needs to Fly is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Little Dieter Needs to Fly for free?

Little Dieter Needs to Fly is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Little Dieter Needs to Fly based on a true story?

Yes — Little Dieter Needs to Fly is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).