Surface to Air (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1997, Surface to Air is an action film directed by Rodney McDonald, running about 93 minutes. “Torn apart by hatred. Brought together by survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two feuding half-brothers are both assigned to the same aircraft carrier. The carrier is sent to the Persian Gulf and their personal problems are put behind them, while they deal with a Iraqi military officer who has decided to stage a coup. The brothers move in to deal with the problem, but soon find themselves fighting the rebels as well as regular Iraqi troops. When one brother gets in trouble, the other comes to the rescue.
Who’s in it. Surface to Air stars Michael Madsen as Gunnery Sgt. Zach Massin, Chad McQueen as Lt. Dylan 'Raven' Massin, Melanie Shatner as Lt. Lori 'Dakota' Forrester and Teri Thompson as Clarissa Massin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Surface to Air has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Surface to Air page.
If you liked it. Fans of Surface to Air 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 Surface to Air (1997)?
- In US, Surface to Air is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Surface to Air worth watching?
- Surface to Air holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Surface to Air?
- Surface to Air stars Michael Madsen, Chad McQueen, Melanie Shatner, Teri Thompson and Larry Thomas.
- When was Surface to Air released?
- Surface to Air was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.