Plot — What is Flying Padre about?
Stanley Kubrick’s short documentary about Father Fred Stadtmueller, a Catholic priest serving a vast 4,000-square-mile parish in rural New Mexico. To reach his scattered congregation, he pilots his own Piper Cub aircraft, the Spirit of St. Joseph. Over two days, Kubrick follows the “flying padre” as he conducts Mass, mediates between quarreling children, attends a funeral, and airlifts a sick child to medical care—capturing both the challenges and quiet heroism of his daily mission.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1951 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 9 min |
| Audience Score | 51% (5.1/10, 148 votes) |
Flying Padre — FAQ
Is Flying Padre worth watching? Flying Padre holds a 5.1/10 rating from 148 viewers. Stanley Kubrick’s short documentary about Father Fred Stadtmueller, a Catholic priest serving a vast 4,000-square-mile parish in rural New Mexico. To reach his scattered congregation, he pilots his own Piper Cub aircraft
Who directed Flying Padre? Directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Who is in the cast of Flying Padre? It stars Bob Hite, Fred Stadtmueller.
Where can I stream Flying Padre? Streaming availability for Flying Padre is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Flying Padre release? It released in 1951.
