Flying Home
An ambitious New York executive's scheme to secure a champion pigeon becomes an unexpected romance amid the traditions of rural Flanders.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- gentle
- wistful
- lazy sunday
- date night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Colin arrives in Flanders pursuing a business objective but becomes emotionally attached to the village, its people, and Isabelle.
Colin seeks to acquire a prized pigeon for a Dubai deal, while Jos's attachment to the bird resists any monetary offer.
The small Flemish village, pigeon-racing culture, and family history draw Colin away from his transactional mission.
Colin poses as a school teacher searching for an ancestor's war grave while trying to separate the pigeon from its owner.
Films like Flying Home, and why
A Good Year
rural romance, outsider protagonist, and a conflict between worldly ambition and pastoral values
French Kiss
cross-cultural romantic premise, picturesque European setting, and a business-minded protagonist softened by personal connection
Chocolat
warm village romance shaped by family bonds, tradition, and an outsider's emotional transformation
Movie Details
- Director
- Dominique Deruddere
- Release Date
- 2014-04-02
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (249)
Cast
- Jamie Dornan
- Charlotte De Bruyne
- Jan Decleir
- Ali Suliman
- Josse De Pauw
- Viviane de Muynck
- Gene Bervoets
- Anthony Stewart Head
- Max Pirkis
- Sharon Maughan
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Flying Home about?
- An ambitious New York executive's scheme to secure a champion pigeon becomes an unexpected romance amid the traditions of rural Flanders.
- What is Flying Home like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Flying Home as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Flying Home violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Flying Home.
- Which films are like Flying Home?
- Films with a similar feel include A Good Year, French Kiss, and Chocolat.
- How long is Flying Home?
- Flying Home runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Flying Home?
- In United States, Flying Home is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
