Airplane!

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 65/100
Total warning time: 2m 20s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (50s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:00] A woman's breasts are briefly exposed when her shirt is unbuttoned.
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:45:20 - 00:45:40] Sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue.
Drug Use: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (45s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:20:10 - 00:20:30] A character snorts a line of white powder (later revealed to be something else).
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:05:45 - 01:06:10] Characters drink alcohol in a bar setting.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (35s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:30] Slapstick violence with a character being hit.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:10:20 - 01:10:40] A character is punched in a comedic context.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (10s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:10] Mild profanity used in dialogue.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:55:30 - 00:55:35] Stronger profanity used in a comedic context.
Airplane!
Year: 1980
Certificate: U
Runtime: 88 min
Genre: Comedy
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 78
Votes: 214882
Gross: 83,400,000
Director: Jim Abrahams
Stars: David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty
Overview: A man afraid to fly must ensure that a plane lands safely after the pilots become sick.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of the movie Airplane! (1980)?
A: Airplane! is a parody of disaster films, particularly the 1957 movie Zero Hour!. The plot follows an ex-fighter pilot named Ted Striker who must overcome his fear of flying to land a commercial airliner after the crew and passengers fall ill from food poisoning.
Q: Who are the main actors in Airplane! (1980)?
A: The main actors in Airplane! include Robert Hays as Ted Striker, Julie Hagerty as Elaine Dickinson, and Leslie Nielsen as Dr. Rumack. The film also features Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lloyd Bridges, and Peter Graves in supporting roles.
Q: What makes Airplane! (1980) unique compared to other comedies?
A: Airplane! is known for its rapid-fire visual and verbal gags, absurd humor, and deadpan delivery. It parodies the conventions of disaster films while incorporating slapstick comedy and non-sequiturs, making it a landmark in the spoof genre.
Q: Who directed Airplane! (1980)?
A: Airplane! was directed by David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams. The trio also wrote the screenplay, which was based on the 1957 film Zero Hour!.
Q: Is Airplane! (1980) suitable for all audiences?
A: Airplane! is rated PG, but it contains some adult humor and innuendos that may not be suitable for younger audiences. Parents should review the content before allowing children to watch it.