Ground Control (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1998, Ground Control is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Richard Howard, running about 98 minutes. “No Radar. No Contact. No Control.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An air-traffic controller quits after a plane crash but, years later, goes to help an airport that is in the path of a terrible storm.
Who’s in it. Ground Control stars Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Harris, Kristy Swanson as Julie Albrecht, Robert Sean Leonard as Cruise and Kelly McGillis as Susan Stratton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Ground Control has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel 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 Ground Control page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ground Control 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 Ground Control (1998)?
- In US, Ground Control is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Ground Control worth watching?
- Ground Control holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ground Control?
- Ground Control stars Kiefer Sutherland, Kristy Swanson, Robert Sean Leonard, Kelly McGillis and Margaret Cho.
- When was Ground Control released?
- Ground Control was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.