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Airplane!

7.319801h 28m15MovieComedy

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

DirectorsJim Abrahams·Jerry Zucker
WritersDavid Zucker·Jim Abrahams
ProducersJim Abrahams·Jon Davison

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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! is streaming on Netflix, Paramount Plus and Paramount+ in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Airplane! on Netflix?

Yes — Airplane! is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Airplane! on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Airplane! for free?

Airplane! is available on Netflix and Paramount Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).