Air America (1990) movie poster

Air America (1990)

"The few. The proud. The totally insane."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 22% (RT: 12%, MC: 33) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 52m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.8/10 (645 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
12%
Metacritic
33
Cast
Mel Gibson as Gene Ryack
Robert Downey Jr. as Billy Covington
Nancy Travis as Corinne Landreaux
Ken Jenkins as Major Donald Lemond
Lane Smith as Senator Davenport
Art LaFleur as Jack Neely
Ned Eisenberg as Pirelli
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 645 votes. Critics scored it lower at 22%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Air America was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of Air America, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Air America is a 1990 action, adventure, comedy film directed by Roger Spottiswoode. 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.

The film has been rated by 645 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Air America delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Air America (1990) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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