Airplane!
1980, English. Directed by Jim Abrahams & Jerry Zucker & David Zucker.
What's slower than a speeding bullet, and able to hit tall buildings at a single bound?
An ex-fighter pilot is forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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7.3/10 from 5,330 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jim AbrahamsDirector
- Jerry ZuckerDirector
- David ZuckerDirector
- Robert HaysTed Striker
- Julie HagertyElaine Dickinson
- Leslie NielsenDr. Rumack
- Kareem Abdul-JabbarRoger Murdock
- Lloyd BridgesSteve McCroskey
- Peter GravesCapt. Clarence Oveur
- Robert StackCaptain Rex Kramer
- Lorna PattersonRandy
- Jill WhelanLisa Davis
- Ann NelsonHanging Lady
- Jim AbrahamsReligious Zealot #6
- Jonathan BanksGunderson
Details
- Released
- 27 June 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $83M
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Airplane!: quick answers
Is Airplane! worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 5,330 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Airplane!?
Airplane! runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Airplane! have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Airplane! has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Is Airplane! suitable for kids?
Airplane! is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Airplane!?
If you liked Airplane!, try Hot Shots!, High Anxiety, Airplane II: The Sequel.
Who directed Airplane!?
Airplane! (1980) was directed by Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker and David Zucker and stars Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen.