MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1980 โบ Airplane!
Airplane! (1980)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
An ex-fighter pilot is forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
Cast
Robert Haysas Ted Striker
Julie Hagertyas Elaine Dickinson
Leslie Nielsenas Dr. Rumack
Kareem Abdul-Jabbaras Roger Murdock
Lloyd Bridgesas Steve McCroskey
Peter Gravesas Capt. Clarence Oveur
Lorna Pattersonas Randy
Robert Stackas Captain Rex Kramer
Jim Abrahamsas Religious Zealot #6
Jonathan Banksas Gunderson
Stephen Stuckeras Johnny Henshaw-Jacobs
Frank Ashmoreas Victor Basta
Craig Berensonas Paul Carey
Barbara Billingsleyas Jive Lady
Facts
| Release date | June 27, 1980 |
| Runtime | 88 min (1h 28m) โ shorter as the 1980 average of 113 min |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $3,500,000 |
| Box office | $83,453,539 (23.8ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0080339 |
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Questions
How long is Airplane!?
Airplane! runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Airplane! worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 5,289 votes, which places it #9 of 34 films released in 1980 in this index (top 76%) and #443 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Airplane!?
Airplane! was directed by Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), Ghost (1990), Top Secret! (1984).
Who stars in Airplane!?
Robert Hays as Ted Striker; Julie Hagerty as Elaine Dickinson; Leslie Nielsen as Dr. Rumack; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Roger Murdock; Lloyd Bridges as Steve McCroskey; Peter Graves as Capt. Clarence Oveur.
What is Airplane! rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Airplane!?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9265.