Test Pilot
Seen it?1938 | 118 min | Drama, Romance, Adventure
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and adventure fans. If you loved True Grit, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
Jim is a test pilot. His wife Ann and best friend Gunner try their best to keep him sober. But the life of a test pilot is anything but safe.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Victor Fleming
- Clark GableJim Lane
- Myrna LoyAnn "Thursday" Barton
- Spencer TracyGunner Morse
- Lionel BarrymoreHoward B. Drake
- Gloria HoldenMrs. May Benson
- Samuel S. HindsGeneral Ross
- Marjorie MainLandlady
- Ted PearsonJoe
- Louis Jean HeydtGreg Benson
- Virginia GreySarah