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Propeller One-Way Night Coach

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Set in the golden age of aviation, a young airplane enthusiast, Jeff (played by newcomer Clark Shotwell), and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett) set off on a one-way cross-country odyssey to Hollywood, which transforms a simple flight into the trip of a lifetime. Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu Travolta and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future.

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Leslie Felperin The Hollywood Reporter 5h
Like the little white lies of children, this not-quite-a-feature is basically harmless, a wallow in nostalgia so innocuous that it’s hard to begrudge its aviation-crazed creator. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 5h
3/5
A sweet, odd diversion -- more eccentric, maybe, than Travolta intended. Go to Full Review Owen Gleiberman Variety 5h
If “Propeller One-Way Night Coach” lets you know anything genuine, it’s that Travolta, at an early age, looked around at his life and thought it was magical. That, in its way, is a gift, one that in movie after movie he has reflected back to his fans. Go to Full Review Catherine Bray Screen International 5h
The sheer enthusiasm is at times infectious, and at other times you wish he’d worked with a forthright script editor. Still, it’s diverting to see an authentic and genuine oddity of a project. Go to Full Review Brittany Patrice Witherspoon Pop Culture Reviews 15h
3.5/5
Propeller One-Way Night Coach is the type of wondrous, feel-good filmmaking the industry needs right now. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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John Travolta

Director

Clark Shotwell

Jeff

Kelly B. Eviston

Helen

Ella Bleu Travolta

Doris

Olga Hoffmann

Liz

John Travolta

Narrator
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Movie Info

Synopsis Set in the golden age of aviation, a young airplane enthusiast, Jeff (played by newcomer Clark Shotwell), and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett) set off on a one-way cross-country odyssey to Hollywood, which transforms a simple flight into the trip of a lifetime. Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu Travolta and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future.
Director
John Travolta
Producer
John Travolta, Jason Berger, Amy Laslett
Screenwriter
John Travolta
Distributor
Apple TV
Production Co
JTP Films, Kids At Play
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 29, 2026
Runtime
1h 1m