Air America
“The few. The proud. The totally insane.”
Air America was the CIA's private airline operating in Laos during the Vietnam War, running anything and everything from soldiers to foodstuffs for local villagers. After losing his pilot's license, Billy Covington is recruited, and ends up in the middle of a bunch of lunatic pilots, gun-running by his friend Gene Ryack, and opium smuggling by his own superiors.
Where to watch Air America in United States
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Where is Air America streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic, CineMix+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Filmelier Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Air America
Air America is a 1990 English-language action, adventure and comedy film directed by Roger Spottiswoode. The cast is led by Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr., Nancy Travis. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Air America was produced by IndieProd Company Productions and Carolco Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 10, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $58 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Writers
- John Eskow, Richard Rush
- Release date
- August 10, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $58 million
- Production
- IndieProd Company Productions, Carolco Pictures
Air America cast & crew
Air America was directed by Roger Spottiswoode and written by John Eskow and Richard Rush.
The cast features Mel Gibson as Gene Ryack, Robert Downey Jr. as Billy Covington, Nancy Travis as Corinne Landreaux, Ken Jenkins as Major Donald Lemond, David Marshall Grant as Rob Diehl, and Lane Smith as Senator Davenport.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Gross, cinematography is by Roger Deakins, and it was produced by Mario Kassar and Andrew G. Vajna.
Is Air America worth watching?
Air America holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 669 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and comedy, Air America is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Air America
Air America isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Air America
Mel Gibson
Gene Ryack
Robert Downey Jr.
Billy Covington
Nancy Travis
Corinne Landreaux
Ken Jenkins
Major Donald Lemond
David Marshall Grant
Rob Diehl
Lane Smith
Senator Davenport
Art LaFleur
Jack Neely
Ned Eisenberg
Pirelli
Marshall Bell
O.V.
David Bowe
Saunders
Burt Kwouk
General Lu Soong
Tim Thomerson
Babo
Air America — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Air America in United States?
Air America is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Air America in?
Air America is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Lao. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Air America?
Air America runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Air America rated?
Air America is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 669 ratings.
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