Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 4.1

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Released in 2001, Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal is an action and thriller film directed by Jorge Montesi, running about 96 minutes. “One killer. Forty hostages. Ten million internet viewers.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Rock superstar Slade Craven has decided to hang up his rock & roll shoes and has planned something very special for his final show -- instead of a typical concert in some sports arena, he'll play a set aboard a 747 jumbo jet, flying from Los Angeles to Toronto, with the gig broadcast live to millions of fans over the Internet. But what Craven didn't count on is the presence of a deranged fan with a gun who attempts to hijack the plane, throwing the show into chaos and putting the lives of everyone aboard the jet at risk.

Who’s in it. Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal stars Craig Sheffer as Nick Watts, Gabrielle Anwar as Kate Hayden, John Mann as Slade Craven / Simon Flanders and Monika Schnarre as Erika Black, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal page.

If you liked it. Fans of Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal 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 Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal (2001)?
In US, Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal worth watching?
Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal holds an audience score of 4.1 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 Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal?
Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal stars Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar, John Mann, Monika Schnarre and Mike Dopud.
When was Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal released?
Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.