The Theory of Flight
📖 Synopsis
Richard is assigned public service after crashing his homemade aircraft, leading him to meet Jane, a young woman dying of motor neuron disease. Jane wishes to be de-flowered before her death; Richard declines, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girlfriend, but offers to help pay for a gigolo to do the deed.
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director
- Paul Greengrass
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Helena Bonham CarterJane Hatchard
Kenneth BranaghRichard
Gemma JonesAnne
Holly AirdJulie
Ray StevensonGigolo
Ruth JonesBecky
Sue Jones-DaviesCatherineG
Gwenyth PettyMagistrate
Robert BlytheFarmer
Aneirin HughesDoctor🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Theory of Flight about?
- Richard is assigned public service after crashing his homemade aircraft, leading him to meet Jane, a young woman dying of motor neuron disease. Jane wishes to be de-flowered before her death; Richard declines, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girlfriend, but offers to help pay for a gigolo to do the deed.
- Who directed The Theory of Flight?
- The Theory of Flight was directed by Paul Greengrass.
- When was The Theory of Flight released?
- The Theory of Flight was released on January 22, 1999.
- How long is The Theory of Flight?
- The Theory of Flight has a runtime of 1h 41m.
- Where can I track The Theory of Flight?
- You can track The Theory of Flight on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












