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Airport '77

1977Movie1 h 54 minPG

Drama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic366.7Rotten Tomatoes50%32%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic366.7Rotten Tomatoes50%32%

Summary

Flight 23 has crashed in the Bermuda Triangle after a hijacking gone wrong. Now the surviving passengers must brave panic, slow leaks, oxygen depletion, and more while attempting a daring plan, all while 200 feet underwater.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Jerry Jameson
Written by
Arthur Hailey, H.A.L. Craig, David Spector
Produced by
William Frye
Music by
John Cacavas

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 11, 1977 · 1 h 54 min · PG

Released
March 11, 1977
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hungarian
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$91 million
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Troll, Sacrificial Lion, Life Insurance Suicide +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Airport '77?"

Questions about Airport '77

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Airport '77?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Airport '77 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Airport '77 worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Airport '77 okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was Airport '77 a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$91 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $91 million worldwide, 15.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Airport '77 use?

TrollSacrificial LionLife Insurance SuicideThe World's Expert (on Getting Killed)No Celebrities Were HarmedDespair Event HorizonCrash Course LandingAnyone Can DieHe Didn't Make ItAce PilotThe ChessmasterCoincidental Broadcastand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 tropes for it, including Troll, Sacrificial Lion, and Life Insurance Suicide.