Airport '77 (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1977, Airport '77 is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Jerry Jameson, running about 114 minutes. “Flight 23 has crashed in the Bermuda Triangle... passengers still alive, trapped underwater...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Flight 23 has crashed in the Bermuda Triangle after a hijacking gone wrong. Now the surviving passengers must brave panic, slow leaks, oxygen depletion, and more while attempting a daring plan, all while 200 feet underwater.
Who’s in it. Airport '77 stars Jack Lemmon as Don Gallagher, Lee Grant as Karen Wallace, Brenda Vaccaro as Eve Clayton and Joseph Cotten as Nicholas St. Downs III, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Airport '77 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 Airport '77 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Airport '77 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Airport '77 (1977)?
- In US, Airport '77 is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 Airport '77 worth watching?
- Airport '77 holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Airport '77?
- Airport '77 stars Jack Lemmon, Lee Grant, Brenda Vaccaro, Joseph Cotten and Olivia de Havilland.
- When was Airport '77 released?
- Airport '77 was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.