Airlift
2016, Hindi. Directed by Raja Menon.
170,000 Refugees, 488 Flights, 59 Days, 1 Man
When Iraq invades Kuwait in August, 1990, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 stranded countrymen.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- UA
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Airlift is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 January 2016
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Ritesh Shah, Suresh Nair, Raja Menon
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $32M
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What Airlift is based on
Airlift is based on a true story.
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Airlift: quick answers
Is Airlift worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 231 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Airlift?
Airlift runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does Airlift have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Airlift. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Airlift parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Airlift is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Airlift on?
Airlift is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Airlift?
If you liked Airlift, try Cave Rescue, Reality, Ladder 49.
Who directed Airlift?
Airlift (2016) was directed by Raja Menon and stars Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur, Inaamulhaq.
What is Airlift based on?
Airlift is based on a true story.