Turbulence (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1997, Turbulence is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Robert Butler, running about 100 minutes. “If you weren't afraid of flying before, you will be now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a flight transporting dangerous convicts, murderer Ryan Weaver manages to break free and cause complete chaos throughout the plane. As various people on board fall victim to Weaver, it is ultimately down to flight attendant Teri Halloran to keep the aircraft from crashing, with on-ground support from an air traffic controller. While Halloran struggles to pilot the plane, Weaver continues to terrorize the surviving members of the crew.
Who’s in it. Turbulence stars Ray Liotta as Ryan Weaver, Lauren Holly as Teri Halloran, Brendan Gleeson as Stubbs and Hector Elizondo as Lt. Aldo Hines, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Turbulence has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $11.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Turbulence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Turbulence 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 Turbulence (1997)?
- In US, Turbulence is available to 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 Turbulence worth watching?
- Turbulence holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Turbulence?
- Turbulence stars Ray Liotta, Lauren Holly, Brendan Gleeson, Hector Elizondo and Rachel Ticotin.
- When was Turbulence released?
- Turbulence was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.