The Theory of Flight
1998 · 1 h 41 min
Paul GreengrassCast
Helena Bonham Carter 
Kenneth Branagh 
Gemma Jones Holly Aird 
Ray Stevenson Sue Jones-Davies
Credits
Written by: Richard Hawkins
Plot
Richard is assigned public service after crashing his plane, and meets Jane, a terminally ill woman who wants to lose her virginity.
Sinekatalog’s take
Paul Greengrass's comedy-drama, with Helena Bonham Carter and Kenneth Branagh, is warm and odd, with strong acting.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (2,801 votes)
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