Turbulence

2016·Movie
2h 0min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Turbulence fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

Sarah Plummer is an FBI Agent whose family is taken hostage while she is on a flight to Washington, DC. "Turbulence" occurs when a mysterious stranger, Michelle, is seated beside her and Sarah is forced to make a decision that could cost her the lives of her husband and twelve-year-old son.
FBI Hostage CrisisPsychological ThrillerAction & SuspenseFamily Under ThreatTense NegotiationsStrong Female LeadMoral DilemmaCrime Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Nadeem Soumah
Written by:
Nadeem Soumah
Produced by:
Nadeem Soumah, Anoop Rangi
Composed by:
Kurt Oldman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Turbulence

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Where can I stream Turbulence legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuPluto TVPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

Turbulence is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Turbulence worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Turbulence rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Turbulence?

2 h 0 min

Turbulence runs 2 h 0 min.

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 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Turbulence use?

Dirty CopClosest Thing We GotThe DragonHidden DepthsSuicide AttackBitch in Sheep's ClothingJust Plane WrongDidn't Think This ThroughTrailers Always SpoilBoom, Headshot!Villain ProtagonistToo Dumb to Liveand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Turbulence, including Dirty Cop, Closest Thing We Got, The Dragon.

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