The Theory of Flight (1999)
1h 41m
Running Time
January 22, 1999Release Date
The Theory of Flight (1999)
1h 41m
Running Time
January 22, 1999Release Date
Network & Production Companies



Plot.
A dreamer who aspires to human flight is assigned public service after one of his attempts off a public building. This leads him to meeting a young woman, who is dying of motor neuron disease. The strong-willed woman admits her wish to be de-flowered before her death. The man, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girl friend, declines but offers to help pay for a gigolo to do the deed. The following events play off the inherent comedy and drama of the circumstances.
Where to Watch.


Currently The Theory of Flight is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Amazon Video, Apple TV
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Helena Bonham Carter
Jane Hatchard

Kenneth Branagh
Richard

Gemma Jones
Anne

Holly Aird
Julie

Ray Stevenson
Gigolo

Ruth Jones
Becky

Sue Jones-Davies

Gwenyth Petty

Robert Blythe

Aneirin Hughes

Natasha Williams

Paul Greengrass
Director

Ivan Strasburg
Director of Photography / Cinematography

Rolfe Kent
Original Music Composer

Richard Hawkins
Writer

Mark Day
Editor

Melanie Allen
Production Design

Tom Bowyer
Art Direction

Dinah Collin
Costume Design

Ruth Caleb
Producer

Paul Janssen
Producer

Sudhir Pragjee
Producer

Anant Singh
Producer

Sanjeev Singh
Producer

Helena Spring
Producer

David M. Thompson
Executive Producer

John Hubbard
Casting

Ros Hubbard
Casting

Chris Lyons
Special Effects Makeup Artist

Catherine Davies
Makeup Artist

Roseann Samuel
Makeup Artist

Charles Evans
Foley Artist

Jennie Osborn
Assistant Director
Media.

Details.
Release DateJanuary 22, 1999
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 41m
Content RatingR
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
flight
friends
disease
dying
motor neuron disease
wheelchair
behinderung
Wiki.
The Theory of Flight is a 1998 British comedy drama directed by Paul Greengrass from a screenplay written by Richard Hawkins. It stars Helena Bonham Carter and Kenneth Branagh.
It premiered at the 23rd Toronto International Film Festival on 11 September 1998. Bonham Carter plays a woman with motor neurone disease, and the film deals with the sexuality of people with disabilities.
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