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Directed by Jim Abrahams +2
Airplane!
A rewatchable, acclaimed comedy.
Comedy
1980
1h 28m
3.8(623k)via LetterboxdRobert Hays + 4 more
An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
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Cast & crew
8What people say
“Nervous?”“Yes.”“First time?”“No, I've been nervous lots of times.”
At one point Leslie Nielsen has a line that's not funny and I thought "I hope that pays off" and then it pays off twice and gets funnier each time
Common questions
What is Airplane! about?+
An ex-fighter pilot must overcome his trauma to land a commercial flight after the pilots and passengers become incapacitated by food poisoning.
Who directed Airplane!?+
The film was directed by the trio of Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, who are central to the development of the 1980s spoof film style.
Is Airplane! considered a classic comedy?+
Yes, it is widely cited as one of the most influential and successful parody films in history, known for its relentless pace and rapid-fire gag structure.
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