The Ghost of Flight 401 (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1978, The Ghost of Flight 401 is a thriller, drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, running about 100 minutes. “Jet-age ghost story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aircraft crashes in the Florida Everglades, killing 103 passengers. After the wreckage is removed, salvageable parts from the plane are used to repair other aircraft. Soon passengers and crew on those aircraft report seeing what they believe to be the ghost of the wrecked airplane's flight engineer.
Who’s in it. The Ghost of Flight 401 stars Ernest Borgnine as Dom Cimoli, Kim Basinger as Prissy Frasier, Gary Lockwood as Jordan Evanhower and Tina Chen as Val, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Ghost of Flight 401 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghost of Flight 401 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost of Flight 401 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost of Flight 401 (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ghost of Flight 401 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ghost of Flight 401 worth watching?
- The Ghost of Flight 401 holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost of Flight 401?
- The Ghost of Flight 401 stars Ernest Borgnine, Kim Basinger, Gary Lockwood, Tina Chen and Tom Clancy.
- When was The Ghost of Flight 401 released?
- The Ghost of Flight 401 was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.