Max Q: Emergency Landing (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1998, Max Q: Emergency Landing is an adventure and science fiction film directed by Michael Shapiro, running about 91 minutes. “The Ultimate Test of Courage” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A shuttle is launched into space to release a new satellite. When an explosion occurs the crew has to think of a way to get back to Earth without atmospheric pressure (max q) crushing the damaged shuttle.
Who’s in it. Max Q: Emergency Landing stars Billy Campbell as Clay Jarvis, Paget Brewster as Rena Winter, Ned Vaughn as Scott Hines and Tasha Smith as Karen Daniels, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Max Q: Emergency Landing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Max Q: Emergency Landing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Max Q: Emergency Landing tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Max Q: Emergency Landing (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Max Q: Emergency Landing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Max Q: Emergency Landing worth watching?
- Max Q: Emergency Landing holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Max Q: Emergency Landing?
- Max Q: Emergency Landing stars Billy Campbell, Paget Brewster, Ned Vaughn, Tasha Smith and Denis Arndt.
- When was Max Q: Emergency Landing released?
- Max Q: Emergency Landing was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.