Air Force One (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, Air Force One is an action and thriller film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, running about 124 minutes. “Five miles up, The President of The United States is waging war on terrorism. Face to face.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Russian neo-nationalists hijack Air Force One, the world's most secure and extraordinary aircraft, the President is faced with a nearly impossible decision to give in to terrorist demands or sacrifice not only the country's dignity, but the lives of his wife and daughter.
Who’s in it. Air Force One stars Harrison Ford as President James Marshall, Gary Oldman as Ivan Korshunov, Glenn Close as Vice President Kathryn Bennett and Wendy Crewson as Grace Marshall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Air Force One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $315.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV 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 Air Force One page.
If you liked it. Fans of Air Force One 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 Air Force One (1997)?
- In US, Air Force One is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV and Philo, 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 Air Force One worth watching?
- Air Force One holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Air Force One?
- Air Force One stars Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, Wendy Crewson and William H. Macy.
- When was Air Force One released?
- Air Force One was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.