The Art of Flight

Looking for a documentary that treats its subject seriously, available in the US on YouTube TV and Outside Watch? The Art of Flight does. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. The storytelling serves the subject rather than the other way around. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on YouTube TV.

There is a reason The Art of Flight keeps coming up in conversation. The Art of Flight approaches its subject with the rigour that makes documentary storytelling worth taking seriously. Iconic snowboarder Travis Rice and friends redefine what is possible in the mountains. Experience the highs, as new tricks are landed and new zones opened, alongside the lows, where avalanches, accidents, and wrong-turns strike. Featuring Travis Rice and Nicholas Müller, it gets access that is hard to secure twice. It was released in 2011. The Art of Flight lets its subjects speak for themselves rather than shaping them into a predetermined narrative. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For viewers who want their entertainment to leave them with something, The Art of Flight delivers on both counts. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Rigorous in a way documentary work does not always commit to. Not background viewing — it rewards your full attention.

The Art of Flight was released in 2011, directed by Curt Morgan. The full 80-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.