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Flying Padre
1951 • 9 min • Documentary
Our family guide
Best from age 751
Movie Knight Score
146 reviews
- 51 Audience · 146 · 100%
This short documentary follows Father Fred Stadtmueller, a New Mexico priest who pilots a plane to serve his widespread parish. He performs Mass, settles disputes, attends a funeral, and airlifts a sick child, showcasing his daily challenges and quiet heroism. It offers a glimpse into rural life and dedication.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 0/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- A funeral is shown briefly
- A child needs urgent medical help
What it models well
- Helping others
- Community spirit
- Dedication to duty
- Simple acts of kindness
Talk about it after
- What makes Father Stadtmueller a hero?
- How can one person make a big difference?
- How is life in rural New Mexico different from ours?
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Top billed cast
Director: Stanley Kubrick
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.1/10 (146)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0043548
