Airplane!

Airplane!

1980 · 88 min · EN · PG · 7.3 (5,312 votes)
Dir. Jerry Zucker, David Zucker, Jim Abrahams · Starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves · Music Elmer Bernstein · Airplane Collection

“What's slower than a speeding bullet, and able to hit tall buildings at a single bound?”

Comedy

An ex-fighter pilot is forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.

VIBE

Prepare for an onslaught of relentless, rapid-fire gags and absurd situations. This film is a masterclass in deadpan humor and slapstick, creating a hilariously chaotic and irreverent experience. It’s pure, unadulterated comedic joy, leaving you breathless from laughter with its iconic, unforgettable moments.

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