Movie

Flying Leathernecks

“From Guadalcanal to Okinawa...the Marine air-devils blazed a trail of glory...while the women they left behind fought battles of their own!”

★ 5.9(72)19511h 42m

War Action Drama

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Flying Leathernecks is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Flying Leathernecks

🇲🇽 Mexico

Good to know

Director: Nicholas Ray
Release date: 1951-08-28
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

Flying Leathernecks — trailer

About Flying Leathernecks

Flying Leathernecks is a 1951 movie in the War, Action and Drama genres, directed by Nicholas Ray, starring John Wayne, Robert Ryan and Don Taylor. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 72 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Flying Leathernecks in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary. The root of the problem is the second in command, Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin. Griff is the best flier in the group but Kirby finds him a poor commander who is not prepared to make the difficult decision that all commanders have to make - to put men in harm's way knowing that they may be killed.

Cast

John Wayne

Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby

Robert Ryan

Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin

Don Taylor

Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe

Janis Carter

Joan Kirby

Jay C. Flippen

MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief

William Harrigan

Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran

James Bell

Colonel

Barry Kelley

Brigadier General

Maurice Jara

Shorty Vegay

Adam Williams

Lt. Bert Malotke

James Dobson

Lt. Pudge McCabe

Carleton Young

Col. Riley

Themes & keywords

world war iifighter pilotu.s. air forcemarine corpspacificokinawapacific island

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Flying Leathernecks in Mexico?+

In Mexico, Flying Leathernecks is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Flying Leathernecks on Netflix?+

Flying Leathernecks is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Flying Leathernecks?+

Flying Leathernecks has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Flying Leathernecks?+

Flying Leathernecks stars John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter and Jay C. Flippen.

When did Flying Leathernecks come out?+

Flying Leathernecks is a 1951 movie directed by Nicholas Ray.

What genre is Flying Leathernecks?+

Flying Leathernecks is War, Action and Drama film.

Who directed Flying Leathernecks?+

Flying Leathernecks was directed by Nicholas Ray.