Final Approach (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2008, Final Approach is an action, thriller and tv movie film directed by Armand Mastroianni, running about 170 minutes. “High altitude. Higher pressure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. FBI hostage rescue team leader Jack Bender has been sacked for not being a team player, and months later he finds himself in the ultimate hostage nightmare: stuck aboard a plane that's been taken over by a group of well-armed terrorists who threaten to detonate a nuclear weapon unless they receive a billion dollars
Who’s in it. Final Approach stars Dean Cain as Jack Bender, Anthony Michael Hall as Greg Gilliad, Ernie Hudson as Agent Lorenzo Dawson and Sunny Mabrey as Sela Jameson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Final Approach has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Final Approach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Final Approach 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 Final Approach (2008)?
- In GB, Final Approach is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Final Approach worth watching?
- Final Approach holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Final Approach?
- Final Approach stars Dean Cain, Anthony Michael Hall, Ernie Hudson, Sunny Mabrey and Lea Thompson.
- When was Final Approach released?
- Final Approach was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.