Content Warnings
- 🟡 60/100 A woman's breasts are briefly exposed when her shirt is unbuttoned.
- 🟡 40/100 Sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue.
- 🔴 80/100 A character snorts a line of white powder (later revealed to be something else).
- 🟡 50/100 Characters drink alcohol in a bar setting.
- 🟡 30/100 Slapstick violence with a character being hit.
- 🟡 50/100 A character is punched in a comedic context.
- 🟡 40/100 Mild profanity used in dialogue.
- 🔴 70/100 Stronger profanity used in a comedic context.
Details for Airplane! (1980)
What is the plot of the movie Airplane! (1980)?
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.
Who are the main actors in Airplane! (1980)?
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.
What makes Airplane! (1980) unique compared to other comedies?
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.
Who directed Airplane! (1980)?
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!.
Is Airplane! (1980) suitable for all audiences?
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.
