Final Descent (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1997, Final Descent is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Mike Robe, running about 100 minutes. “Rising terror with no escape!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An airliner collides with a light plane just after takeoff, causing its elevators to jam in the full climb position. It will crash as soon as the fuel runs out, unless some desperate measure succeeds in bringing the nose down.
Who’s in it. Final Descent stars Robert Urich as Capt. Glen (Lucky) Singer, Annette O'Toole as Connie Phipps, John de Lancie as Capt. George W. Bouchard and Jim Byrnes as Duke Houston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Final Descent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Final Descent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Final Descent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Final Descent (1997)?
- In US, Final Descent is available to 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 Final Descent worth watching?
- Final Descent holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Final Descent?
- Final Descent stars Robert Urich, Annette O'Toole, John de Lancie, Jim Byrnes and Ken Pogue.
- When was Final Descent released?
- Final Descent was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.