Airplane! (1980)

Synopsis

An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.

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Cast

• Robert Hays as Ted Striker
• Julie Hagerty as Elaine Dickinson
• Leslie Nielsen as Dr. Rumack
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Roger Murdock
• Lloyd Bridges as Steve McCroskey
• Peter Graves as Capt. Clarence Oveur
• Robert Stack as Captain Rex Kramer
• Lorna Patterson as Randy
• Jill Whelan as Lisa Davis
• Ann Nelson as Hanging Lady

If you liked Airplane!, try

• The Naked Gun
• The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
• Ferris Bueller's Day Off
• Addams Family Values
• Planes, Trains and Automobiles
• The Addams Family
• Hot Shots!
• Knight and Day

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a comedy that never takes itself seriously, Airplane! is a perfect pick. It’s about an ex-fighter pilot who suddenly has to fly a plane when the crew gets food poisoning, and the whole thing is packed with silly jokes and absurd moments that keep the laughs coming. The cast, including Robert Hays and Leslie Nielsen, really lean into the ridiculousness in a way that feels fresh even decades later. At just 88 minutes, it’s a quick watch that’s great for when you want something light and fun without a big time commitment. If you like movies like The Naked Gun or Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, this one fits right in with that kind of goofy, feel-good humor. It’s the kind of film you can easily watch with friends or family and enjoy the nonstop comedy together.