Air Force One
Seen it?1997 | 124 min | Action, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It drew serious awards attention, it was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Escape from New York or Blade Runner, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When Russian neo-nationalists hijack Air Force One, the world's most secure and extraordinary aircraft, the President is faced with a nearly impossible decision to give in to terrorist demands or sacrifice not only the country's dignity, but the lives of his wife and daughter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 6 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$315 million worldwide on a $85 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 345K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen
- Harrison FordJames Marshall
- Gary OldmanIvan Korshunov
- Glenn CloseKathryn Bennett
- Wendy CrewsonGrace Marshall
- Liesel MatthewsAlice Marshall
- Paul GuilfoyleLloyd Shepherd
- Xander BerkeleyAgent Gibbs
- William H. MacyMajor Caldwell
- Dean StockwellWalter Dean
- Tom EverettJack Doherty