# Where to watch The Flight of the Eagle (1982) in the UK

> The Flight of the Eagle (1982) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1982  
**Runtime:** 140 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Adventure  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T09:29:25.288Z)  

## Synopsis

The Swedish 19th century engineer Salomon August Andrée sets out to become the first man on the north pole. His idea is to launch a polar expedition using a hydrogen balloon, together with two friends. The balloon, "The Eagle", takes off from Svalbard in 1897, but the three men are never heard from again.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=The%20Flight%20of%20the%20Eagle)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=The%20Flight%20of%20the%20Eagle)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Flight of the Eagle in the UK?**

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**Is The Flight of the Eagle on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Flight of the Eagle is currently included with: Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/72785/the-flight-of-the-eagle-1982
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