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The Theory of Flight

The Theory of Flight (1999)

1h 41m | PG-13

⭐ 6.2 / 10

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.

Director: Paul Greengrass

Studio: BBC Film

Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance

Video: 720p

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Cast

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

as Jane Hatchard

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

as Richard

Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

as Anne

Holly Aird

Holly Aird

as Julie

Ray Stevenson

Ray Stevenson

as Gigolo

Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

as Becky