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Release Year1999
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Comedy, Romance
Votes46
DirectorPaul Greengrass
WritersRichard Hawkins
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Theory of Flight
About The Theory of Flight
Richard is assigned public service after crashing his homemade aircraft, leading him to meet Jane, a young woman dying of motor neuron disease. After they strike up a friendship, Jane asks Richard to help fulfill her deepest wish: to lose her virginity before her death.
Directed by Paul Greengrass, The Theory of Flight leans on a strong ensemble — Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1999.
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