Mayday (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.4

Released in 2005, Mayday is a thriller and tv movie film directed by T.J. Scott, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Twelve miles above the Pacific Ocean, an errant missile strikes a state of the art passenger jet. The flight crew is crippled or dead. Now, defying both nature and man, a handful of survivors must achieve the impossible: Land the airplane.
Who’s in it. Mayday stars Aidan Quinn as John Berry, Dean Cain as Commander James Slan, Kelly Hu as Sharon Crandall and Charles S. Dutton as Admiral Randolf Hennings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Mayday has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mayday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mayday tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mayday (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mayday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mayday worth watching?
- Mayday holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mayday?
- Mayday stars Aidan Quinn, Dean Cain, Kelly Hu, Charles S. Dutton and Michael Murphy.
- When was Mayday released?
- Mayday was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.
