Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) is a Documentary film that follows three decades after German-American pilot Dieter Dengler was shot down over Laos, he returns to the places where he was held prisoner during the early years of the Vietnam War. Accompanied by director Werner Herzog, Dengler describes in unusually candid detail his captivity, the friendships he made, and his daring escape. Not willing to stop there, Herzog even persuades his subject to re-enact certain tortures, with the help of some willing local villagers. Currently, you can watch Little Dieter Needs to Fly on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 95 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.