Hijacked: Flight 285 (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1996, Hijacked: Flight 285 is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Charles Correll, running about 94 minutes. “One man with a bomb playing a deadly game. 250 passengers with their lives at stake.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A convicted murderer is escorted by marshals on a regular flight from Phoenix to Dallas. Shortly after takeoff, two of his aides, traveling as ordinary passengers, take control and free him. He demands $20 million in bonds upon landing. And a sick passenger, bad weather or mechanical problems won't stop him.
Who’s in it. Hijacked: Flight 285 stars James Brolin as Ron Showman, Michael Gross as Ben Horner, Anthony Michael Hall as Peter Cronin and Perry King as Frank Leyton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Hijacked: Flight 285 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Hijacked: Flight 285 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hijacked: Flight 285 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 Hijacked: Flight 285 (1996)?
- In US, Hijacked: Flight 285 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Hijacked: Flight 285 worth watching?
- Hijacked: Flight 285 holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hijacked: Flight 285?
- Hijacked: Flight 285 stars James Brolin, Michael Gross, Anthony Michael Hall, Perry King and Casey Sander.
- When was Hijacked: Flight 285 released?
- Hijacked: Flight 285 was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.