Where to Watch The Lion Has Wings (1939) in the US

What it's about

Alexander Korda's bit for the British war effort shows the world both at peace and on the verge of Nazi domination. Spliced together to form a documentary-style movie of both newsreel and acting. This first of its kind in propaganda films of World War II, shows the might of the English Empire and its eagerness to stand up to the oppressors of morality and free will. Crude, but effective propaganda cinema that sets the tone for things to come. With its stiff upper lip attitude that pays tribute to the nation's pride and shows the black plague of Nationalism spreading across Europe that England shall be motivated, ready, and willing to retaliate.

Cast and crew

Director

Adrian Brunel, Brian Desmond Hurst, Michael Powell

Writer

Ian Dalrymple, Adrian Brunel, E.V.H. Emmett

Starring

Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson, June Duprez

Details

Release date

Jan 19, 1940

Language

English, German

Country

United Kingdom

Where to Watch The Lion Has Wings (1939) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Lion Has Wings in the United States?

The Lion Has Wings is available with a subscription or free with a participating library card in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on IndieFlix (HD), IndieFlix Shorts (HD), and The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD).

Can I stream The Lion Has Wings or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on IndieFlix (HD), IndieFlix Shorts (HD), and The Criterion Channel (HD).

Can I watch The Lion Has Wings for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD).