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The Flight of the Phoenix (1965): movie guide
The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) is a Adventure, Drama running about 142 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.2/10 from 397 votes. Notable cast includes James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch, Hardy Krüger. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1965-12-15
- Runtime: 142 min
- TMDB: 7.2/10
- Genres: Adventure, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1965-12-15

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What is The Flight of the Phoenix about?
A cargo aircraft crashes in a sandstorm in the Sahara with less than a dozen men on board. One of the passengers is an airplane designer who comes up with the idea of ripping off the undamaged wing and using it as the basis for a replacement aircraft they need to build before their food and water run out.
Cast highlights
The Flight of the Phoenix features James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch, Hardy Krüger, Ernest Borgnine, Ian Bannen. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1965-12-15. Runtime: 142 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (397 votes). Genres: Adventure, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Flight of the Phoenix?
- The Flight of the Phoenix is listed as Adventure, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Flight of the Phoenix?
- The Flight of the Phoenix runs about 142 minutes.
- Who stars in The Flight of the Phoenix?
- Cast highlights include James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch, Hardy Krüger, Ernest Borgnine, Ian Bannen.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Flight of the Phoenix?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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