Flightplan (2005)
A mother's frantic search for her vanished daughter becomes a relentless, gritty mystery at 40,000 feet.
Flying at 40,000 feet in a state-of-the art aircraft that she helped design, Kyle Pratt's 6-year-old daughter Julia vanishes without a trace. Or did she? No one on the plane believes Julia was ever onboard. And now Kyle, desperate and alone, can only count on her own wits to unravel the mystery and save her daughter.
How intense is Flightplan?
Flightplan is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Flightplan feels like
- Tone
- suspensefultensegrittypulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Flightplan
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Flightplan for you?
Is Flightplan scary?
Only a little. Flightplan has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Flightplan gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Flightplan sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Flightplan OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Flightplan?
Flightplan runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream Flightplan?
Flightplan is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Flightplan have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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