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Where to watch The Wings of Eagles (1957) tonight

The Wings of Eagles (1957) runs 1 h 50 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.3 from 73 TMDB members. The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.

Runtime
1 h 50 min — ends 9:50 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Drama, War
Released
January 31, 1957
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 from 73 votes
Director
John Ford
Starring
John Wayne, Dan Dailey, Maureen O'Hara, Ward Bond
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube TV (subscription).

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How long is The Wings of Eagles?
The Wings of Eagles is 1 h 50 min long (110 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:50 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Wings of Eagles rated?
The Wings of Eagles is rated NR in the US.
Is The Wings of Eagles a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Wings of Eagles?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube TV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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