Cabin Pressure (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2001, Cabin Pressure is an action, thriller, adventure and tv movie film directed by Alan Simmonds, running about 93 minutes. “What do you do when time is your enemy?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fully automated commercial jetliner is prepared to make its maiden voyage. Without an on-flight pilot, the craft relies on satellite linking for its course. But when the plane suddenly deviates from its determined route and establishes a circular pattern over Seattle, it becomes evident that the craft has been hijacked by a disgruntled former airline employee who has hacked into the flight's computer system from his apartment, somewhere in the United States. Now, a former discredited Navy pilot and an oddball technician must race against the clock to find where the angry employee is, and regain control of the plane before it crashes into the city.
Who’s in it. Cabin Pressure stars Rachel Hayward as Reece Robbins, Stefanie von Pfetten as Brandee Caulfield, Winston Rekert as Ty Corbett and Craig Sheffer as Peter 'Bird Dog' Dewmont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Cabin Pressure has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cabin Pressure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cabin Pressure 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 Cabin Pressure (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cabin Pressure change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cabin Pressure worth watching?
- Cabin Pressure holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cabin Pressure?
- Cabin Pressure stars Rachel Hayward, Stefanie von Pfetten, Winston Rekert, Craig Sheffer and Françoise Yip.
- When was Cabin Pressure released?
- Cabin Pressure was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.