Airheads (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1994, Airheads is a comedy, crime and music film directed by Michael Lehmann, running about 92 minutes. “The amps are on but nobody's home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape.
Who’s in it. Airheads stars Brendan Fraser as Chester 'Chazz' Darvey, Steve Buscemi as Rex, Adam Sandler as Pip and Chris Farley as Officer Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Airheads has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Airheads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Airheads tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Airheads (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Airheads change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Airheads worth watching?
- Airheads holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Airheads?
- Airheads stars Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley and Judd Nelson.
- When was Airheads released?
- Airheads was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.