Air Force One

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Air Force One

R

Released Jul 25, 1997

2h 4m

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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After making a speech in Moscow vowing to never negotiate with terrorists, President James Marshall boards Air Force One with his family and advisers. When a group of terrorists led by Ivan Korshunov hijacks the flight, the President's principles are put to the test. Feigning escape, ex-solider Marshall stows away in the aircraft and must race against time to rescue his family and everyone else on board.

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Critics Consensus

This late-period Harrison Ford actioner is full of palpable, if not entirely seamless, thrills.

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

This pulsating political actioner should prove cathartic for mainstream viewers who yearn for a decisive, gutsy executive branch of government.

Jul 26, 2019

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: A

Sep 7, 2011

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Manohla Dargis

L.A. Weekly

Most of the time it's a kick.

Oct 3, 2002

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Sue Robinson

Radio Times

The midair mayhem never lets up in a stunt-filled thriller that's brimming with nasty villains and daring deeds.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 2, 2024

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Brian Rowe

InSession Film

An entertaining thrill ride...

May 3, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Air Force One ultimately isn’t so much “Die Hard on a plane” (Fly Hard?) as much as it’s a Top Gun for grown-ups -- military hardware in the service of a red-white-and-blue chest thumper.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 19, 2023

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Audience Member

Fantastic movie. And the special effects have held up surprisingly well. Possibly my favorite Harrison Ford movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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Daniel C. M

Could have been more Die-Hardy; still, features amazing performances and breathtaking/beautifully shot scenes, both in action and in drama.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/20/24

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Alexander B

In a lot of ways it's a cheesy action thriller and there are some moments that earn what were probably unintended laughs. That said, it hits the most important mark for an action movie, taking the audience on a fun and thrilling ride. Harrison Ford is always a fun hero to root for and evokes some real empathy from the viewer. Gary Oldman is a fantastic villain, on par with the likes of Hans Gruber for stoking fear and anger in the audience, though with less wry humor. Even if the tone is a bit uneven, the line "Get off my plane!" is now etched in movie lore.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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ChrisCSH H

Air Force One is action packed extravaganza with some big name actors, including Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman along with Glenn Close, who all do exceptionally fantastic in the roles that they were given the film itself is a fun, popcorn, film, and it’s very entertaining throughout the entire film with some notable action. There is definitely comparisons to diehard with this film, but like die hard both are Enjoyable and overall fun movie. Harrison Ford is great in this role as the president of the United States and is completely believable has not only the president but as an action star. Gary Oldman is also fantastic as the antagonist. Air Force One is a definitely a big two thumbs up from me.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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Garrett B

Awesome action thriller! 🇺🇸

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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Fabrícia F

Um thriller de ação produzido com excelência. O perigo e a determinação de um agente do governo (Harrison Ford) para proteger o presidente do país é brilhante. Vale a pena acompanhar essa aventura.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/09/24

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Wolfgang Petersen

Director

Harrison Ford

President James Marshall

Gary Oldman

Ivan Korshunov

Glenn Close

Vice President Kathryn Bennett

Wendy Crewson

Grace Marshall

Paul Guilfoyle

Chief of Staff Lloyd 'Shep' Shepherd

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Synopsis

After making a speech in Moscow vowing to never negotiate with terrorists, President James Marshall boards Air Force One with his family and advisers. When a group of terrorists led by Ivan Korshunov hijacks the flight, the President's principles are put to the test. Feigning escape, ex-solider Marshall stows away in the aircraft and must race against time to rescue his family and everyone else on board.

Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Producer: Jonathan Shestack, Gail Katz
Screenwriter: Andrew W. Marlowe
Distributor: Buena Vista Home Entertainment [br], Columbia Tristar, Columbia TriStar Home Video, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Buena Vista International [us]
Production Co: Radiant Pictures, Beacon Communications, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 25, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 21, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $172.7M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround

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