Airborne

1962·Movie
1h 20min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Airborne fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Thrilling

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Hoping to follow in his uncle's footsteps, an Indiana teenager enlists in the army's Airborne Division and undergoes training to become a paratrooper at Fort Bragg, NC.
Military Training DramaComing-of-Age StoryPersonal GrowthHistorical MilitaryInspirational JourneyDiscipline & CamaraderieAspirationalWholesome Adventure

Crew

Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Airborne

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Airborne legally?

Airborne is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Public Domain Movies and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Airborne worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Airborne?

1 h 20 min

Airborne runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Airborne?

Critics75
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Airborne higher (75) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Airborne in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Airborne?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Airborne in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Airborne use?

The '90sNoodle IncidentSurfer DudeMy Sister Is Off-LimitsGosh Dang It to Heck!Big Damn HeroesTotally RadicalActual PacifistCostume-Test MontagePretty BoySocially Awkward HeroSatellite Love Interest

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Airborne, including The '90s, Noodle Incident, Surfer Dude.

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