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Turbulence

1997·Movie
1h 40min·R
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes15%20%
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes15%20%

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
90s Action ThrillerAirborne DisasterSerial Killer HuntHigh-Stakes SurvivalIntense SuspenseConfined Space ThrillerHeroic ProtagonistExplosive ActionAir Traffic Control Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Butler, Julie Pitkanen, Phil Robinson
Written by:
Jonathan Brett
Produced by:
Keith Samples, David Valdes, Phyllis Huffman
Composed by:
James Ashwill, Alison Fisher, Shirley Walker

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Questions about Turbulence

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Where can I stream Turbulence legally?

KanopyPluto TV

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Pluto TV. 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 Turbulence worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28/100 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 15%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Turbulence rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Turbulence?

1 h 40 min

Turbulence runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Turbulence?

Critics15
Audiences36

Not quite. Audiences rate Turbulence higher (36) than critics (15). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Turbulence a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$11 million

No. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 21% of its budget.

What language is Turbulence in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Turbulence?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Turbulence in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Turbulence, including Serial Killer, You Have Outlived Your Usefulness, Hidden Depths.