Airlift (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2016, Airlift is an action, drama and history film directed by Raja Menon, running about 126 minutes. “170,000 Refugees, 488 Flights, 59 Days, 1 Man” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Iraq invades Kuwait in August, 1990, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 stranded countrymen.
Who’s in it. Airlift stars Akshay Kumar as Ranjit Katyal, Nimrat Kaur as Amrita Katyal, Feryna Wazheir as Tasneem and Lenaa as Deepti Jayarajan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Airlift has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $32M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Airlift page.
If you liked it. Fans of Airlift 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 Airlift (2016)?
- In US, Airlift is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Airlift worth watching?
- Airlift holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Airlift?
- Airlift stars Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur, Feryna Wazheir, Lenaa and Purab Kohli.
- When was Airlift released?
- Airlift was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.