Airplane!
An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
Release Year
1980
Runtime
88 min
Audience Score
7.3
Genres
Comedy
Story Snapshot
An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
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Airplane! is a uplifting pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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