Pushing Tin (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1999, Pushing Tin is a comedy and drama film directed by Mike Newell, running about 124 minutes. “A comedy about losing control” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two air traffic controllers who thrive on living dangerously compete to outdo each other on several levels.
Who’s in it. Pushing Tin stars John Cusack as Nick Falzone, Billy Bob Thornton as Russell Bell, Cate Blanchett as Connie Falzone and Angelina Jolie as Mary Bell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Pushing Tin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pushing Tin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pushing Tin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pushing Tin (1999)?
- In US, Pushing Tin is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pushing Tin worth watching?
- Pushing Tin holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pushing Tin?
- Pushing Tin stars John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie and Gene Dinovi.
- When was Pushing Tin released?
- Pushing Tin was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.