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Turbulence

1997Movie1 h 40 minR

Thriller
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes15%20%

A nerve-racking, pulse-pounding action movie about crime and the mind, with standout sound design.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

If you weren't afraid of flying before, you will be now.

On a flight transporting dangerous convicts, murderer Ryan Weaver manages to break free and cause complete chaos throughout the plane. As various people on board fall victim to Weaver, it is ultimately down to flight attendant Teri Halloran to keep the aircraft from crashing, with on-ground support from an air traffic controller. While Halloran struggles to pilot the plane, Weaver continues to terrorize the surviving members of the crew.

Feels like

  • 90s Action Thriller
  • Airborne Disaster
  • Serial Killer Hunt
  • High-Stakes Survival
  • Intense Suspense
  • Confined Space Thriller
  • Heroic Protagonist
  • Explosive Action
  • Air Traffic Control Drama

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Robert Butler
Written by
Jonathan Brett
Produced by
Martin Ransohoff, David Valdes
Music by
Shirley Walker

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Facts

January 9, 1997 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
January 9, 1997
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

Serial Killer, You Have Outlived Your Usefulness, Hidden Depths +9

  • Serial Killer
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Hidden Depths
  • Taking You with Me
  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • Action Prologue
  • One-Word Title
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • You Wouldn't Shoot Me
  • Boom, Headshot!
  • Closest Thing We Got
  • Sacrificial Lamb

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Turbulence?"

Questions about Turbulence

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Turbulence?

KanopyPluto TV

In the United States, Turbulence is free with ads on Kanopy and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Turbulence worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 15%). Audiences rate it higher (36 out of 100) than critics (15).

Will Turbulence scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was Turbulence a box office flop?

Budget$55 million
Box office$11 million

Yes: it cost about $55 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 21% of its budget.

What tropes does Turbulence use?

Serial KillerYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessHidden DepthsTaking You with MeBitch in Sheep's ClothingAction PrologueOne-Word TitleChekhov's GunYou Wouldn't Shoot MeBoom, Headshot!Closest Thing We GotSacrificial Lamband 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Serial Killer, You Have Outlived Your Usefulness, and Hidden Depths.