What To Watch: ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’

I fell in love with this oh-so-charming new film written, directed, and piloted by John Travolta – Propeller One-Way Night Coach.

Official synopsis:

Set in the golden age of aviation, a young airplane enthusiast, Jeff (played by newcomer Clark Shotwell), and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett) set off on a one-way cross-country odyssey to Hollywood, which transforms a simple flight into the trip of a lifetime.

Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu Travolta and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy’s future.

I’ve always had a fondness for 1960s style, and I absolutely loved this.

The one-hour film, Travolta’s feature directorial debut, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Propeller has been the #1 movie on Apple TV+ every day since it was released over a week ago.

In a recent TODAY Show interview, John shared the semi-autobiographical film is based on his own memory as a child.

A gorgeous homage to the stylish 1960s, John’s eye for detail is next level as he takes us back to the architecture and fashion of the period.

And mad props to the soundtrack personally chosen by JT. Perfection.

Propeller One-Way Night Coach is now streaming on Apple TV+.