Wings (1929): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Wings is a 1929 action drama directed by William A. Wellman and Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast, starring Gary Cooper, Henry B. Walthall and Richard Tucker. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes. It won 2 Oscars, including Outstanding Picture and Engineering Effects. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic. Stream it on Darkroom and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Directors
- William A. Wellman and Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wings About?
The premise of Wings without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War I, a determined young aviation officer strives for excellence and recognition as a fighter pilot. He faces perilous missions and intense competition while also navigating a complicated romance with a nurse. Driven by a desire to prove himself, he pushes the boundaries of early aviation, risking his life for both victory and the woman he loves.
Wings Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- world war one
- friendship
- military training
- love triangle
- unrequited love
- bisexual subtext
- single engine airplane
- 1910s
- national film registry
- blockbuster
- intermission
- military aviation
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- aerial dogfight
- romantic rivalry
- girl next door
- trench warfare
- fighter pilot
- airplane accident
- auto mechanic
- village
- hotel
- flight school
- military officer
- spanish flu
- childhood friend
- homecoming soldier
- loss of son
- class differences
- mother son relationship
- u.s. army
- friendship between men
- small town
- shooting star
- military enlistment
- biplane
- behind enemy lines
- air raid
- aerial combat
- paris france
- death of friend
- epic war
- military
- france
- piloting an enemy plane
- welcome home parade
- lost love
- good luck charm
- toy bear
- some scenes color tinted
- sealed with a kiss
Where to Watch Wings
Stream it on Darkroom and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Wings Cast
Gary Cooper leads the cast, with Henry B. Walthall and Richard Tucker. Directed by William A. Wellman and Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director William A. Wellman - Co-director Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
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Critics gave Wings 78 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
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Wings Plot Summary
What happens in Wings from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jack Powell and David Armstrong, two young men from a quaint American town, find themselves as fierce rivals for the affections of the charming Sylvia Lewis. Unbeknownst to Jack, the lovely Mary Preston has long adored him from the sidelines. Both young men enlist in the Air Service to train as combat pilots, but their paths to love could not be more complicated. Jack mistakenly believes that Sylvia has feelings for him, while in reality, she harbors secret affections for David, declining to reject Jack due to her kind nature.
Full summary
The whole story of Wings, scene by scene
Wings Awards & Nominations
Wings won 2 Oscars, including Outstanding Picture and Engineering Effects.
2 wins2 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1929 2 wins · 2 nominations- Won Engineering Effects
- Won Outstanding Picture
How Well Do You Know Wings?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Wings FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Wings, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wings?
Wings runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was Wings released?
Wings was released on January 5, 1929.
Who directed Wings?
Wings was directed by William A. Wellman and Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast.
More films by William A. Wellman Who is in the cast of Wings?
Wings stars Gary Cooper, Henry B. Walthall and Richard Tucker, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Wings?
In the US, Wings is streaming on Darkroom, Fawesome and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Wings rated?
Wings has 78 on Metacritic.
What awards did Wings win?
Wings won 2 awards from 2 nominations, including Engineering Effects at the Oscars 1929.
Does Wings have a post-credit scene?
No. Wings has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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