Release Date
January 10, 1997
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Running Time
103 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated R for terror, strong violence and language
Flight attendant Teri Holloran thought it would be an easy flight. On board the 747, a few weary passengers are taking the trip home on Christmas. Then four marshals and two convicts board the plane, transferring to Los Angeles. Things seem okay until one of the criminals, Stubbs, breaks free. He is taken down, but not before the other man, Ryan Weaver, is set free. Quickly, Teri finds herself alone in the cockpit, the plane's... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Turbulence has it all. Lauren Holly does a superb job and Ray Liotta plays an excellent psychopath. Awesome computer graphics help also. The story veers far enough away from the typical "airplane terrorist" movies to be considered original. But still, shouldn't there have been more people on board the 747 during the holidays? Also, near the end, to save lives on the ground, would they really be willing to risk destroying a multi-million dollar plane? Nevertheless, Turbulence is one fun movie to watch! Full movie review »
