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Con Air

1997·Movie
1h 56min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic526.8Rotten Tomatoes59%75%
IMDb6.9Metacritic526.8Rotten Tomatoes59%75%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout editing and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

They were deadly on the ground. Now they have wings.

Newly-paroled former US Army ranger Cameron Poe is headed back to his wife, but must fly home aboard a prison transport flight dubbed "Jailbird" taking the “worst of the worst” prisoners, a group described as “pure predators”, to a new super-prison. Poe faces impossible odds when the transport plane is skyjacked mid-flight by the most vicious criminals in the country led by the mastermind — genius serial killer Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom, and backed by black militant Diamond Dog and psychopath Billy Bedlam.
Action ThrillerSkyjackingPrison BreakHigh-OctaneCriminal MastermindSpectacular StuntsFast-Paced90s ActionEnsemble Cast

Crew

Directed by:
Simon West, Allen Kupetsky, Karin Anderson
Written by:
Scott Rosenberg, Matsune Suzuki
Produced by:
Jerry Bruckheimer, Matthew Barry, Jim Kouf
Composed by:
Matthew Wood, Diane Warren, Kevin O'Connell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Con Air

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Con Air legally?

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Con Air is included with a subscription to YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Con Air worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Con Air rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Con Air?

1 h 56 min

Con Air runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Con Air?

Critics56
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Con Air higher (71) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Con Air a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$224 million

Yes. It cost about $75 million to make and earned $224 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What language is Con Air in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Con Air?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Con Air in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Con Air use?

Bad BossFailed a Spot CheckNeologismDon't Touch It, You Idiot!When You Coming Home, Dad?Inconveniently Vanishing Exonerating EvidenceRipped from the HeadlinesPolitically Incorrect HeroIdiot BallAsshole VictimVideo CreditsDoes This Remind You of Anything?and 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 storytelling tropes for Con Air, including Bad Boss, Failed a Spot Check, Neologism.