Air America
1990, English. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
The few. The proud. The totally insane.
Air America was the CIA's private airline operating in Laos during the Vietnam War, running anything and everything from soldiers to foodstuffs for local villagers. After losing his pilot's license, Billy Covington is recruited, and ends up in the middle of a bunch of lunatic pilots, gun-running by his friend Gene Ryack, and opium smuggling by his own superiors.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.8/10 from 691 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Air America isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Roger SpottiswoodeDirector
- Mel GibsonGene Ryack
- Robert Downey Jr.Billy Covington
- Nancy TravisCorinne Landreaux
- Ken JenkinsMajor Donald Lemond
- David Marshall GrantRob Diehl
- Lane SmithSenator Davenport
- Art LaFleurJack Neely
- Ned EisenbergPirelli
- Marshall BellO.V.
- David BoweSaunders
- Burt KwoukGeneral Lu Soong
- Tim ThomersonBabo
Details
- Released
- 10 August 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Rush, John Eskow
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $58M
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What Air America is based on
Air America is based on Air America (1978) by Christopher Robbins.
1978
Air America
By Christopher Robbins
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Air America: quick answers
Is Air America worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 691 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Air America?
Air America runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Air America have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Air America. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Air America parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Air America is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Air America on?
Air America isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Air America?
If you liked Air America, try The Greatest Beer Run Ever, Good Morning, Vietnam, American Made.
Who directed Air America?
Air America (1990) was directed by Roger Spottiswoode and stars Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr., Nancy Travis.
What is Air America based on?
Air America is based on Air America (1978) by Christopher Robbins.