Air Force One

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Air Force One

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1997

3h 0m

Mystery & Thriller

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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-soldier Marshall stows away in the aircraft and must race against time to rescue his family and everyone else on board.

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

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

Jul 26, 2019

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

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Manohla Dargis

L.A. Weekly

Oct 3, 2002

Most of the time it's a kick.

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Stephen Hunter

Washington Post

Jan 22, 2002

It's a great ride.

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Sue Robinson

Radio Times

Feb 2, 2024

4/5

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

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Brian Rowe

InSession Film

May 3, 2023

An entertaining thrill ride...

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Mar 19, 2023

3/4

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.

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Jacob W

@RT17896586 4 days ago

Directed by Wolfgang Peterson this high octane thriller sees Harrison Ford in the role of president take on Soviet terrorist while there have been many aeroplane heist movies in the past Harrison Ford delivers his unique style of wit and charm and delivers a presidential performance. All in all well it’s not a good movie it is a brilliant popcorn Movie ideal for those Saturday nights, great fun really enjoyed it. Strap yourself in.

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Spencer P

@s_plewe Oct 17, 2026

A smart hostage thriller with a stacked cast, including Harrison Ford in one of his last action roles while in his prime, Air Force One may have been all the more fondly remembered if it had better visual effects to hold up its stakes, and especially its final moments.

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Robert P

@Superbad Oct 6, 2026

Air Force One is a *3.5* star Movie!!!

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Romas M

@Romas Sep 3, 2026

Greetings from Lithuania. "Air Force One" (1997) is a pure fun in terms of action adventure films. It is a "Die Hard" rip off of course, but it has a great political spin on it. In a league of movies like "Under Siege", "Speed", "Die Hard" - this one come close. Acting was fantastic from Harrison Ford who is the star of the film, and gives a star performance. Gary Oldman is great as a villain, but his Russian language in here is the worst I've ever heard in any movies - period (2026). Actor of this caliber should have done it better. Sound design in this movie was done amazingly. I've watched this movie in 2026 with Dolby Atmos on my 7.1.4 and it has outstanding sound design. Special effects do hold and they are great here. Overall, packed with a terrific editing, sound design, acting and a great job from a late great Wolfgang Petersen "Air Force One" is a superbly fun adventure action film. One of the more memorable action films from the 90's.

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Benjamin S

@RT93072697 Jul 20, 2026

Films a lot better than it seemed. The action was raw, the performances were pretty good and it really doesn't deserve the "R" rating. 7/10, just good.

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Noel L

@RT15930389 Jul 11, 2026

Die Hard on a plane to make a long story short. But I enjoyed the political take on it

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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-soldier 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: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Buena Vista International [us], Buena Vista Home Entertainment [br], Columbia Tristar, Columbia TriStar Home Video
Production Co: Radiant Pictures, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Beacon Communications
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: 3h 0m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround

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