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Air Force One

1997·Movie
2h 4min·R
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic626.8Rotten Tomatoes78%66%
IMDb6.6Metacritic626.8Rotten Tomatoes78%66%

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Politics and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The fate of the nation rests on the courage of one man.

When Russian neo-nationalists hijack Air Force One, the world's most secure and extraordinary aircraft, the President is faced with a nearly impossible decision to give in to terrorist demands or sacrifice not only the country's dignity, but the lives of his wife and daughter.
Political Action ThrillerPresidential HeroismHigh-Stakes Hostage CrisisAerial ActionCat-and-Mouse GameAmerican PatriotismSuspensefulTaut Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Wolfgang Petersen, Scott Robertson, Paula Case
Written by:
Andrew W. Marlowe
Produced by:
Wolfgang Petersen, Barbara Harris, Jane Jenkins
Composed by:
Paul Massey, Gary A. Hecker, Doug Hemphill

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Air Force One

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Air Force One legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloYouTube TVBBC AmericaTubi TV

Air Force One is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi 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 Air Force One worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Air Force One rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Air Force One?

2 h 4 min

Air Force One runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Air Force One?

Critics70
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Air Force One much the same way.

Was Air Force One a box office hit?

Budget$85 million
Box office$315 million

Yes. It cost about $85 million to make and earned $315 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What language is Air Force One in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Air Force One?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Air Force One in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Air Force One use?

Cut the JuiceShout-OutNovelizationThe Operators Must Be CrazySenseless SacrificeDramatic IronyDon't Celebrate Just YetNeutral FemaleNames to Run Away from Really FastI Am Not Leonard NimoyManly TearsNice Job Breaking It, Hero!and 172 more

TV Tropes lists 184 storytelling tropes for Air Force One, including Cut the Juice, Shout-Out, Novelization.