Airport 1975 (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1974, Airport 1975 is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Jack Smight, running about 107 minutes. “Something hit us... The crew is dead... Help us, please, please help us!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an in-flight collision incapacitates the pilots of an airplane bound for Los Angeles, stewardess Nancy Pryor is forced to take over the controls. From the ground, her boyfriend Alan Murdock, a retired test pilot, tries to talk her through piloting and landing the 747 aircraft. Worse yet, the anxious passengers — among which are a noisy nun and a cranky man — are aggravating the already tense atmosphere.
Who’s in it. Airport 1975 stars Charlton Heston as Alan Murdock, Karen Black as Nancy Pryor, George Kennedy as Joe Patroni and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Captain Stacy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Airport 1975 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $47M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Artiflix 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 Airport 1975 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Airport 1975 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 Airport 1975 (1974)?
- In US, Airport 1975 is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Artiflix, 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 Airport 1975 worth watching?
- Airport 1975 holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Airport 1975?
- Airport 1975 stars Charlton Heston, Karen Black, George Kennedy, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and Susan Clark.
- When was Airport 1975 released?
- Airport 1975 was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.