The Theory of Flight

– A dreamer who aspires to human flight is assigned public service after one of his attempts off a pub..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 41 Minutes
Release Year:
1998
The Theory of Flight (1998)

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.

Producing Country:
UK
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

24 Sep 1999

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Paul Greengrass

Writer:

Richard Hawkins

Main Actors:

Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones, Holly Aird

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.

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Production:

Fine Line Features

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
50%
Metacritic:
48%