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Turbulence

"If you weren't afraid of flying before, you will be now."

January 9, 1997 1h 40m 5.4/10 (268 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Turbulence is a action/thriller film. directed by Robert Butler.

Starring Ray Liotta, Lauren Holly, and Brendan Gleeson

Synopsis

On a flight transporting dangerous convicts, murderer Ryan Weaver manages to break free and cause complete chaos throughout the plane. As various people on board fall victim to Weaver, it is ultimately down to flight attendant Teri Halloran to keep the aircraft from crashing, with on-ground support from an air traffic controller. While Halloran struggles to pilot the plane, Weaver continues to terrorize the surviving members of the crew.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 9, 1997 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (268 votes)
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Budget $55M Production budget
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Box Office $11.5M 0.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$55,000,000
Revenue
$11,466,088

Production Companies

  • Rysher Entertainment
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turbulence about?

On a flight transporting dangerous convicts, murderer Ryan Weaver manages to break free and cause complete chaos throughout the plane. As various people on board fall victim to Weaver, it is ultima...

Who directed Turbulence?

Turbulence was directed by Robert Butler.

How long is Turbulence?

Turbulence has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Turbulence released?

Turbulence was released on January 9, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Turbulence?

The main cast of Turbulence includes Ray Liotta, Lauren Holly, Brendan Gleeson, Héctor Elizondo, Rachel Ticotin.

Is Turbulence worth watching?

Turbulence has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 268 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.