Movies About Flights

From George Lucas, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness
Rated PG

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope is a science-fiction epic directed by George Lucas and released in 1977. It is the first installment in the original Star Wars trilogy. The story follows Luke Skywalker, a young farm boy from Tatooine, as he becomes involved in the Rebel Alliance's struggle against the Galactic Empire and fights the evil Darth Vader. Along the way, he is aided by a cast of characters including the wise Obi Wan Kenobi, the courageous Princess Leia, and the lovable droids R2-D2 and C-3PO. Together they travel across the galaxy in search of the missing plans to the Empire's new weapon: the Death Star. They also confront and battle Darth Vader in an epic lightsaber duel. In the end, Luke defeats Vader and the Rebel Alliance defeats the Empire in a climactic space battle.

From Directors: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam
Rated PG

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 British comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, and written by the comedy troupe Monty Python (Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin). The film follows the quest of King Arthur and his knights as they search for the Holy Grail, encountering many very silly obstacles along the way. Along their journey, the knights must battle a scary rabbit, a band of taunting French soldiers, and a vicious, three-headed giant. With a mix of absurd comedy, visual gags, and a healthy dose of Monty Python's trademark wit and silliness, the film is sure to delight fans of the comedy troupe.

From Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Mervyn LeRoy, Norman Taurog, Richard Thorpe, King Vidor, starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr
Rated PG

The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and based on the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. The film stars Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas who is swept away by a tornado to the magical Land of Oz. Along the way, she befriends the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), the Tin Woodman (Jack Haley), and the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr). They all seek their wishes from the Wizard of Oz (Frank Morgan), who they believe can help them return home to Kansas. On their journey, they must battle the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) and her minions, as well as other obstacles in order to make it to the Emerald City and meet the Wizard. With the help of Glinda (Billie Burke), the Good Witch of the North, Dorothy and her friends eventually make their way to the Wizard's castle, where Dorothy learns that it is up to her to find her own way back home.

From Directors: Jean Cocteau, René Clément, starring Jean Marais, Josette Day, Mila Parély, Nane Germon
Rated Not Rated

Beauty and the Beast (1946) is a French romantic fantasy film directed by Jean Cocteau and René Clément. It is an adaptation of the classic fairytale by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont. The film follows the story of Beauty, a young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fear, she finds herself drawn to him and eventually falls in love with him. In the end, Beauty’s love for the Beast is so strong that it is able to break the spell cast on him, turning him back into a prince.

From Robert Stevenson, starring Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns
Rated G

Mary Poppins is a 1964 musical fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced by Walt Disney. It is based on the beloved series of children's books by P. L. Travers. The film stars Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins, a mysterious nanny who arrives at the Banks family home in London, England, to care for their two children, Jane and Michael. With her magical bag of tricks, she enchants the children and takes them on a series of exciting, fantastical adventures. Along the way, she teaches the children valuable lessons about life, love, and growing up. With the help of her friends, Bert (Dick Van Dyke) and the chimney sweeps, Mary Poppins helps the family rediscover the joys of life and learns to appreciate the importance of family.

From Mel Stuart, starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear
Rated G

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 musical fantasy film directed by Mel Stuart based on the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. The film tells the story of Charlie Bucket, a poor boy from a humble background, who wins a golden ticket to a magical tour of the mysterious Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Accompanied by four other children, Charlie discovers the secrets and wonders of Wonka's factory, as well as the eccentric owner himself. Along the way, Charlie and the other children learn valuable lessons about life and the consequences of their actions. The film ends with Charlie being rewarded with a lifetime supply of chocolate and the factory being given to him.

From Directors: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Ford Beebe Jr., Norman Ferguson, David Hand, Jim Handley, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Paul Satterfield, Ben Sharpsteen, starring Leopold Stokowski, Deems Taylor, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Corey Burton
Rated G

Fantasia is a 1940 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney and released by Walt Disney Productions. It is the third Disney animated feature film and it is comprised of eight animated segments set to pieces of classical music conducted by Leopold Stokowski and performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra. It is the most popular and critically acclaimed of Disney's animated features due to its use of animation, music, and storytelling. The movie features iconic scenes such as Mickey Mouse's role as the sorcerer's apprentice and the ballet of the hippos and alligators. Fantasia has become a cult classic, continuing to influence many mediums of art today.

From Directors: William Cottrell, David Hand, Wilfred Jackson, Larry Morey, Perce Pearce, Ben Sharpsteen, starring Adriana Caselotti, Harry Stockwell, Lucille La Verne, Roy Atwell
Rated Approved

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) is the first full-length animated feature film produced by Walt Disney. The film follows the story of Snow White, a young princess who is forced to flee her kingdom after her jealous stepmother, the Queen, orders her death. Snow White finds shelter in the home of the Seven Dwarfs, who take her in and become her protectors. The Queen discovers Snow White's whereabouts and attempts to kill her, but ultimately fails. Snow White and the Dwarfs ultimately find happiness and true love together. In the end, Snow White is reunited with her prince and the Queen is vanquished. The film is a classic tale of good triumphing over evil and has become an enduring classic of cinema.

From Directors: Norman Ferguson, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Ben Sharpsteen, starring Dickie Jones, Christian Rub, Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher
Rated G

Pinocchio is a classic Disney animated musical fantasy film released in 1940. It follows the adventures of a wooden puppet named Pinocchio who is brought to life by a blue fairy. He embarks on a series of misadventures as he strives to become a real boy. Along the way, he is tempted by two shady characters, Honest John and Gideon, who try to steer him away from his goal. He also suffers from the consequences of his misbehavior, such as turning into a donkey. With the help of his conscience, Jiminy Cricket, and other memorable characters, Pinocchio eventually learns the importance of being truthful, brave and unselfish. With these lessons, he eventually earns his wish and is transformed into a real boy.

From George Dunning, starring Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon
Rated G

From Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, starring Ilene Woods, James MacDonald, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton
Rated G

From Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Jack Kinney, starring Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried, Bill Thompson
Rated G

From Don Chaffey, starring Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Gary Raymond, Laurence Naismith
Rated G

From John Boorman, starring Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi
Rated PG

From Directors: Les Clark, Clyde Geronimi, Eric Larson, Wolfgang Reitherman, Hamilton Luske, starring Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton
Rated G

From Directors: Wolfgang Reitherman, Clyde Geronimi, David Hand, starring Rickie Sorensen, Sebastian Cabot, Karl Swenson, Junius Matthews
Rated G

From Mitchell Leisen, starring Fredric March, Evelyn Venable, Guy Standing, Katharine Alexander
Rated Passed

From Directors: Robert Stevenson, Ward Kimball, starring Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Roddy McDowall, Sam Jaffe
Rated G

From Ken Hughes, starring Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Benny Hill
Rated G

From Desmond Davis, starring Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith
Rated PG

From Gordon Hessler, starring John Phillip Law, Caroline Munro, Tom Baker, Douglas Wilmer
Rated G

From Matthew Robbins, starring Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam
Rated PG

From Directors: Gerald Potterton, John Bruno, John Halas, Julian Harris, Jimmy T. Murakami, Barrie Nelson, Paul Sabella, Jack Stokes, Pino Van Lamsweerde, Harold Whitaker, starring Richard Romanus, John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Don Francks
Rated R

From Joshua Logan, starring Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, Franco Nero, David Hemmings
Rated G

From Directors: Norman Z. McLeod, Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising, starring Richard Arlen, Roscoe Ates, William Austin, Gary Cooper
Rated Passed