Airheads (1994) movie poster

Airheads (1994)

"The amps are on but nobody's home."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 90%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 38% (RT: 30%, MC: 46) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Where to Watch

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Director
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (802 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
30%
Metacritic
46
Cast
Brendan Fraser as Chester 'Chazz' Darvey
Chris Farley as Officer Wilson
Judd Nelson as Jimmie Wing
Amy Locane as Kayla
Michael McKean as Milo Jackson
Yes. 90% of real audiences liked it based on 802 votes. Critics scored it lower at 38%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Brendan Fraser spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Airheads is a 1994 comedy, crime, music film directed by Michael Lehmann. The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape.

The film has been rated by 802 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Airheads 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.

Airheads (1994) 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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