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Airheads (1994)

โ€œThe amps are on but nobody's home.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 858 votes 1h 32m pg-13 ComedyCrimeMusic

#68 of 90 films from 1994 #2072 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Michael Lehmann ยท Written by Rich Wilkes

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Overview

The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape.

Cast

Brendan Fraseras Chester 'Chazz' Darvey
Steve Buscemias Rex
Adam Sandleras Pip
Joe Mantegnaas Ian
Chris Farleyas Officer Wilson
Judd Nelsonas Jimmie Wing
Amy Locaneas Kayla
Michael McKeanas Milo Jackson
David Arquetteas Carter
Nina Siemaszkoas Suzzi
Ernie Hudsonas Sergeant O'Malley
Michael Richardsas Doug Beech
Marshall Bellas Carl Mace
Harold Ramisas Chris Moore

Facts

Release dateAugust 5, 1994
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) โ€” shorter as the 1994 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Crime, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$5,751,882 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0109068

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Questions

How long is Airheads?
Airheads runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Airheads worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 858 votes, which places it #68 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 26%) and #2072 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Airheads?
Airheads was directed by Michael Lehmann. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Heathers (1989), Because I Said So (2007), Hudson Hawk (1991).
Who stars in Airheads?
Brendan Fraser as Chester 'Chazz' Darvey; Steve Buscemi as Rex; Adam Sandler as Pip; Joe Mantegna as Ian; Chris Farley as Officer Wilson; Judd Nelson as Jimmie Wing.
What is Airheads rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Airheads?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/42528.

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