Movies and TvShows featuring "airplane-design" theme.

Porco Rosso, a veteran World War I pilot turned pig, battles air pirates over the Adriatic Sea. Set in 1930s Italy, Porco uses his exceptional flying and fighting skills to protect the innocent from the ruthless air pirates. Along the way, he faces personal challenges and grapples with his own identity. This Studio Ghibli film features stunning animation, a captivating story, and a touch of surrealism.

From the Terrace is a drama/romance movie that follows the life of Alfred Eaton, a World War II veteran, as he navigates through his unhappy marriage, extramarital affairs, and struggles with alcoholism. Set in New York City, the movie delves into the complexities of love, relationships, and the pursuit of success in the business world.

The First of the Few (1942) is a movie that tells the story of an adventure-seeking test pilot and airplane designer, who battles against heart disease while designing the iconic Spitfire aircraft, ultimately becoming a legend during World War II.

Spitfire is a documentary film that explores the history and significance of the iconic WWII fighter plane, Spitfire. It focuses on the Battle of Britain and showcases the bravery of the pilots who flew the legendary aircraft.

In 1930s Miami, an aeronautical engineer is invited to design a groundbreaking airplane. His work obsession strains his marriage, leading to a marital separation. Determined to succeed, he travels across Latin America to gather inspiration and faces challenges including heart disease, typhoons, and a wind tunnel disaster. Along the way, he forms friendships, experiences grief, and finds love. The film captures the spirit of adventure, the beauty of aviation, and the complexities of human relationships.

After 10 years of tests and 12 billion Euros invested, the state-of-the-art Airbus jet completed its first commercial flight in January 2015. We will discover how it was conceived and built, and explore its technological innovations every step of the way.

Director William A. Wellman adds another to his long line of salutes-to-aviation films in this bio of an aviation pioneer, John Montgomery (Glenn Ford.) In 1883 he built a practical glider despite the opposition of his friends, who thought he was crazy, and of his family, who were afraid that his dreams of flying would hurt his father's political ambitions. He pursues his education at Santa Clara University where the Jesuits lend a helping and understanding hand. An earthquake destroys what appears to be a working model for an airplane, but a gold-sorting machine Montgomery invented, and then neglected, promises to provide for his financial needs to keep working on his aircraft until he gets involved in costly lawsuits defending his invention.

Roughly Speaking is a movie about a strong-willed and outspoken woman who faces various challenges and experiences in America during the early 1900s. From her time in New Haven, Connecticut, as a secretary at Yale University to her struggles during the Great Depression and World War II, the movie follows her journey of independence, relationships, and survival. Adapted from an autobiography, the film provides a glimpse into the American experience of that era.

After his plane is downed in the South Pacific, a Navy flier recounts his life to a co-pilot while awaiting rescue.