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Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes

1965 · Movie · G · 138 min · ★ 6.8 · 73% critics

Comedy

A wealthy newspaper owner sponsors a headline-grabbing air race from London to Paris, drawing daring pilots from around the world and their rickety early flying machines. As rivalries and romantic distractions build, one sneaky competitor tries to tilt the odds with underhanded sabotage, turning the event into a chaotic, high-spirited contest.

Also known as Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines

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Details
Years
1965
Release date
1965-06-16
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
138 min
Critic score
73/100
TMDB rating
6.8/10 (197 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a breezy, old-fashioned ensemble comedy with goofy mishaps, national rivalries, and lots of early-aircraft antics; Not for you if you dislike broad humor, stereotypes, or slow pacing like The Gods Must Be Crazy.

Pros: playful slapstick energy; charming period nostalgia; inventive flying contraptions | Cons: very long runtime; slow build to race; dated stereotypes

Themes

  • aviation
  • eiffel tower, paris
  • air race
  • prize
  • reproduction
  • vintage aircraft
  • stereotype
  • multinational
  • 1910s
  • benny hill

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1966 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Ken Annakin