This Is a Hijack (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1973, This Is a Hijack is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Barry Pollack, running about 90 minutes. “It's Timely...The Thrill Story of Terror in the Skies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man feels obligated to hijack the plane his boss is on after he has gambled himself into overwhelming debt.
Who’s in it. This Is a Hijack stars Adam Roarke as Mike Christie, Neville Brand as Dominic, Jay Robinson as Simon Scott and Lynn Borden as Diane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, This Is a Hijack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Is a Hijack page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Is a Hijack tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is a Hijack (1973)?
- In US, This Is a Hijack is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Is a Hijack worth watching?
- This Is a Hijack holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Is a Hijack?
- This Is a Hijack stars Adam Roarke, Neville Brand, Jay Robinson, Lynn Borden and Dub Taylor.
- When was This Is a Hijack released?
- This Is a Hijack was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.