---
title: "Spitfire"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/spitfire-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 524377
imdb_id: "tt5913184"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 29
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Spitfire (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/spitfire-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Spitfire
Year: 2018
Release Date: 07/20/2018 (GB)
Genre: Documentary, History, and War
Runtime: 1h 39m
Rating: PG
Subject matter: People and planes that helped win World War II.
Specific aircraft mentioned: Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, Messerschmitt 109.
Content details: Investigates how these planes came into being during aviation advances in the interwar period. Investigates how pilots fared in combat three miles up in the skies over Europe, Africa, and Asia through people personally connected to the events.
"Spitfire" is a 2018 feature documentary categorized under history, war, and documentary genres.
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes and is rated PG.
Released in Great Britain on July 20, 201

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Now TV Cinema | None | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Beamafilm, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Beamafilm | Amazon Video, Fetch TV, Beamafilm |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ant Palmer, David Fairhead
- **Networks / Studios**: British Film Company, Elliptical Wing, Haviland Digital

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Charles Dance** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Mary Ellis** as *Herself*
- **Geoffrey Wellum** as *Himself*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Spitfire online?
Spitfire is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Spitfire worth watching?
Spitfire holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 29 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Spitfire and when was it released?
Spitfire is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Spitfire?
Spitfire was directed by Ant Palmer, David Fairhead.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Spitfire — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/524377)
- [Spitfire (2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5913184/fullcredits/)
- [Spitfire (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/524377-spitfire/cast)
- [Spitfire - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/spitfire/cast/2030169489/)
- [Supermarine Spitfire - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spitfire)
- [Supermarine Spitfire – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spitfire)

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