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Race for the Yankee Zephyr

1981Movie1 h 50 min

47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–28%

A thrilling, fast-paced action movie about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Finding it after four decades is quite a challenge…. but holding onto it is really an adventure!

In a lake high in the mountains of New Zealand, hunter Gibbie Gibson discovers a plane wreck from WW2. When word gets around, a gang of crooks turns up and threatens him and his daughter, because they know there is 50 million dollars of gold in the wreck. Gibbie, his partner and helicopter pilot Barney, and his daughter Sally, are caught up in a race for the Yankee Zephyr.

Feels like

  • Action-Adventure
  • WWII Relic
  • New Zealand Landscape
  • Greed & Betrayal
  • Helicopter Chase
  • Explosions
  • Crooked Gangsters
  • Father-Daughter Duo
  • Treasure Hunt

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
David Hemmings
Written by
Everett De Roche
Produced by
David Hemmings, Antony I. Ginnane, John Barnett
Music by
Brian May

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Facts

November 28, 1981 · 1 h 50 min · Violence

Released
November 28, 1981
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
Australia, New Zealand, United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

All That Glitters, Bait-and-Switch Gunshot, Bathtub Bonding +9

  • All That Glitters
  • Bait-and-Switch Gunshot
  • Bathtub Bonding
  • Bar Brawl
  • Be Careful What You Say
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Cool Car
  • Cut His Heart Out with a Spoon
  • The End... Or Is It?
  • Pity the Kidnapper
  • Smooch of Victory
  • Save the Villain

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Race for the Yankee Zephyr?"

Questions about Race for the Yankee Zephyr

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Race for the Yankee Zephyr?

PlexTubi TV

In the United States, Race for the Yankee Zephyr is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Race for the Yankee Zephyr worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Race for the Yankee Zephyr okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Race for the Yankee Zephyr?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Race for the Yankee Zephyr plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Race for the Yankee Zephyr use?

All That GlittersBait-and-Switch GunshotBathtub BondingBar BrawlBe Careful What You SayChekhov's GunCool CarCut His Heart Out with a SpoonThe End... Or Is It?Pity the KidnapperSmooch of VictorySave the Villainand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including All That Glitters, Bait-and-Switch Gunshot, and Bathtub Bonding.