Air Force One (1997)
The President fights to save his family and country as hijackers turn the most secure plane into a relentless battleground.
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 intense is Air Force One?
Air Force One is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated R.
What Air Force One feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulhigh octanegrittyearnest
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream Air Force One
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Is Air Force One for you?
Is Air Force One scary?
Only a little. Air Force One has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Air Force One gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Air Force One sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Air Force One OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Air Force One?
Air Force One runs 2h 4m.
Where can I stream Air Force One?
Air Force One is streaming on Tubi.
Does Air Force One have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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