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Airplane!

7.319801h 28mPGMovieComedy

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

DirectorsJim Abrahams·David Zucker
WritersJim Abrahams·David Zucker
ProducersJon Davison·Jim Abrahams

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jim Abrahams

RHRobert Hays
Robert Hays
Ted Striker
JHJulie Hagerty
Julie Hagerty
Elaine Dickinson
LNLeslie Nielsen
Leslie Nielsen
Dr. Rumack
KAKareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Roger Murdock
LBLloyd Bridges
Lloyd Bridges
Steve McCroskey
PGPeter Graves
Peter Graves
Capt. Clarence Oveur
RSRobert Stack
Robert Stack
Captain Rex Kramer
LPLorna Patterson
Lorna Patterson
Randy
JWJill Whelan
Jill Whelan
Lisa Davis
ANAnn Nelson
Ann Nelson
Hanging Lady
JAJim Abrahams
Jim Abrahams
Religious Zealot #6
JBJonathan Banks
Jonathan Banks
Gunderson

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Airplane! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Airplane!?

Airplane! isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Airplane! on Netflix?

No, Airplane! is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Airplane! on Amazon Prime Video?

Airplane! isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Airplane! for free?

Airplane! isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to Airplane!?

Yes — Airplane! is followed by Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) in the Airplane Collection.

Is there a prequel to Airplane!?

Airplane! is the first film in the Airplane Collection.

Is Airplane! part of a trilogy?

No — Airplane! is part of the Airplane Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Airplane Collection?

There are 2 films in the Airplane Collection: Airplane! (1980) and Airplane II: The Sequel (1982).