Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- defiant
- somber
- military movie night
- aviation film marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the Vietnam aviation action muddled by plot and continuity problems, an implausible ending, and weak special effects.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jake Grafton becomes doubtful about the purpose of Navy bombing missions after his bombardier is killed.
Grafton and Virgil Cole contemplate an unapproved bombing mission against North Vietnam.
Carrier-based Intruder aircraft, combat sorties, and the USS Ranger provide the film’s defining production imagery.
The pilots’ desire to act independently clashes with Navy command authority and mission restrictions.
Films like Flight of the Intruder, and why
Air America
shared Vietnam War setting, military aviation combat, and conflicted servicemen
Memphis Belle
shared bomber crews, wartime camaraderie, and aerial action spectacle
Hamburger Hill
shared Vietnam War combat, morally conflicted military protagonists, and intense action drama
Movie Details
- Director
- John Milius
- Release Date
- 1991-01-18
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (151)
Cast
- Danny Glover
- Willem Dafoe
- Brad Johnson
- Rosanna Arquette
- Tom Sizemore
- J. Kenneth Campbell
- Jared Chandler
- Dann Florek
- Madison Mason
- Ving Rhames
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Flight of the Intruder about?
- A carrier-based Navy pilot and a veteran bombardier risk disciplinary consequences when Vietnam combat turns their growing disillusionment into a forbidden bombing plan.
- What is Flight of the Intruder like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Flight of the Intruder as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Flight of the Intruder violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Flight of the Intruder as moderate.
- What did critics think of Flight of the Intruder?
- Critics broadly found the Vietnam aviation action muddled by plot and continuity problems, an implausible ending, and weak special effects.
- Which films are like Flight of the Intruder?
- Films with a similar feel include Air America, Memphis Belle, and Hamburger Hill.
- How long is Flight of the Intruder?
- Flight of the Intruder runs 115 minutes.
- Where can I watch Flight of the Intruder?
- In United States, Flight of the Intruder is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
