Flying Padre
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1951 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Stanley Kubrick |
| Runtime | 9 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.1/10 (142 votes) |
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Flying Padre is an acquired taste at 5.1/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1951. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
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