Flight of the Intruder
1991, English. Directed by John Milius.
The only thing they can count on is each other.
U.S. Navy pilot Lt. Jake Grafton and his bombardier buddy, Lt. Cmdr. Virgil Cole, are two soldiers embedded in the Vietnam War growing frustrated by the military's constraints on their missions. Despite the best efforts of their commanding officer, Cmdr. Frank Camparelli, to re-engage them, this disillusioned pair decide to take the war effort into their own hands with an explosive battle plan that could well get them court-martialed.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- John MiliusDirector
- Danny GloverCmdr. Frank 'Dooke' Camparelli
- Willem DafoeLt. Cmdr. Virgil 'Tiger' Cole
- Brad JohnsonLt. Jake 'Cool Hand' Grafton
- Rosanna ArquetteCallie Joy
- Tom SizemoreBoxman
- J. Kenneth CampbellLt. Cmdr. 'Cowboy' Parker
- Jared ChandlerLt. J.G. Jack 'Razor' Barlow
- Dann FlorekMad Jack
- Madison Mason'Cag'
- Ving RhamesMcRae
- Christopher RichLt. J.G. Morgan McPherson
- Douglas RobertsGuffy
Details
- Released
- 18 January 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Shaber, Robert Dillon
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $15M
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What Flight of the Intruder is based on
Flight of the Intruder is based on Flight of the Intruder (1986) by Stephen Coonts.
1986
Flight of the Intruder
By Stephen Coonts
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Flight of the Intruder: quick answers
Is Flight of the Intruder worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 152 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Flight of the Intruder?
Flight of the Intruder runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Flight of the Intruder have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Flight of the Intruder. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Flight of the Intruder parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Flight of the Intruder is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Flight of the Intruder on?
Flight of the Intruder isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Flight of the Intruder?
If you liked Flight of the Intruder, try Bat★21, Purple Hearts, Platoon Leader.
Who directed Flight of the Intruder?
Flight of the Intruder (1991) was directed by John Milius and stars Danny Glover, Willem Dafoe, Brad Johnson.
What is Flight of the Intruder based on?
Flight of the Intruder is based on Flight of the Intruder (1986) by Stephen Coonts.