

Hangar 18
1980, English. Directed by James L. Conway.
It started with an accident in space . . . and led to the terrifying secret in . . . HANGAR 18
During a Space Shuttle mission a satellite rams a unidentified flying object. The UFO afterwards performs an emergency landing in the deserts of Arizona. However the White House denies its existence because of the near presidential elections. The UFO is brought to the secret Hangar 18 and the accident is blamed on the incompetence of the astronauts Bancroff and Price. But the two fight against this and try to hunt down the UFO.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- James L. ConwayDirector
- Darren McGavinHarry Forbes
- Gary CollinsSteve Bancroft
- Robert VaughnGordon Cain
- James HamptonLew Price
- Philip AbbottFrank Morrison
- Joseph CampanellaFrank Lafferty
- Pamela BellwoodSarah Michaels
- Tom HallickPhil Cameron
- Steven KeatsPaul Bannister
- William SchallertProfessor Mills
- Cliff OsmondSheriff Barlow
- Andrew BlochNeal Kelso
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ken Pettus, Thomas C. Chapman, James L. Conway
- Box office
- $6M
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Hangar 18: quick answers
Is Hangar 18 worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hangar 18?
Hangar 18 runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Hangar 18 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hangar 18. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hangar 18 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hangar 18 is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Hangar 18 on?
Hangar 18 is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hangar 18?
If you liked Hangar 18, try Space/Time, Star Trek: Insurrection, Impostor.
Who directed Hangar 18?
Hangar 18 (1980) was directed by James L. Conway and stars Darren McGavin, Gary Collins, Robert Vaughn.