The President fights to save his family and country as hijackers turn the most secure plane into a relentless battleground.
Suspenseful and high-octane. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.
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What we could confirm fits an R: brutal violence and some strong language.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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