The Langoliers

Name: The Langoliers
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery
Released: 1995-05-14
Cast: Patricia Wettig, Dean Stockwell, Kate Maberly, David Morse, Bronson Pinchot

1995 | 1 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It reached a wide audience as a limited series, but middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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 sci-fi fans. If you loved WandaVision or Samurai Jack, start here.
The mood: Tense, mind-bending.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

A jet leaves on a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to Boston. But early in the flight, ten passengers awaken to a startling realization: All of the other passengers have vanished.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerStrong
Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 211K people sought it out in the past year