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Airplane! (1980)

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This post has the most up-to-date information on Airplane! as we continuously monitor the news. Below you will find everything you need to know, including cast, release date, rating, runtime, movie budget and, box office results.

Airplane! is an comedy movie directed by Jim Abrahams and David Zucker and starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Lloyd Bridges and Peter Graves. The movie was written by Jim Abrahams (written for the screen by), David Zucker (written for the screen by). The film has a $4 million budget with a 88-minute running time. Airplane! currently has a 7.8 IMDb rating, based on 183977 and 78 Metascore on Metacritic. The movie is rated PG.

release date for Airplane!

Airplane! release date

When does Airplane! come out in theaters?

The official theatrical release date for Airplane! (1980) is July 2, 1980.


When will Airplane! be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?

Airplane! DVD/Blu-ray release date is N/A. The estimated DVD release date is N/A. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.

Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in N/A. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.

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Airplane! budget

How much did Airplane! cost to make?

$3,500,000 budget

The movie cost $4 million to make.

Airplane! movie poster

Airplane! rating

PG Rated

Airplane! is rated PG. Parental guidance is suggested, meaning some material may not be suitable for children. Parents are urged to give “parental guidance.” The movie may contain some material parents might not like for their young children.


Airplane! reviews

7.8 IMDb 78 Metascore

The movie currently has a 7.8 of out 10 IMDb rating and 78 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update review scores.


Airplane! trailer

Airplane! plot summary

What is Airplane! about?

Alcoholic pilot, Ted Striker has developed a fear of flying due to wartime trauma, but nevertheless boards a passenger jet in an attempt to woo back his stewardess girlfriend. Food poisoning decimates the passengers and crew, leaving it up to Striker to land the plane with the help of a glue-sniffing air traffic controller and Striker’s vengeful former Air Force captain, who must both talk him down.


Synopsis from IMDb A man afraid to fly must ensure that a plane lands safely after the pilots become sick.


The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.


Airplane! cast

Who is in Airplane!?

Robert Hays in Airplane! Robert Hays as Ted Striker
Julie Hagerty in Airplane! Julie Hagerty as Elaine
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Airplane! Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Murdock
Lloyd Bridges in Airplane! Lloyd Bridges as McCroskey
Peter Graves in Airplane! Peter Graves as Captain Oveur

Airplane! box Office

How much did Airplane! make?

$83,453,539 worldwide

The film has made over $83 million worldwide at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray and digital sales.


Airplane! details

Theatrical Release Date: July 2, 1980
DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: N/A
Film Budget: $4 million
Box Office: $83 million
Length: 88 minutes
Genre: Comedy
Language: English

Airplane! facts


How long is Airplane!?

The movie is 88 minutes long (1 hour and 28 minutes).

What year did Airplane! come out?

The movie is out on July 2, 1980. The movie has been out for .


Who is the lead actor in the movie?

Robert Hays plays as Ted Striker.


Who is the director of Airplane!?

Jim Abrahams and David Zucker directed the movie.


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Harper Wolfei
Harper Wolfei
Harper Wolfei, a writer and avid entertainment fan, has been actively involved in the film industry for the past 4 years. His particular interest lies in sci-fi and action movies.

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