Airplane Mode (2019): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Airplane Mode is a 2019 comedy directed by David Dinetz and Dylan Trussell, starring Logan Paul as Logan, Lorynn York and Juanpa Zurita. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes. Its Echo Score is 8/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Directors
- David Dinetz and Dylan Trussell
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
-
English
- Studio
- Culprit Creative
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Airplane Mode About?
The premise of Airplane Mode without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
En route to a major social media convention in Australia, vlogger Logan Paul experiences his first flight and his worst fears are realized. When passengers ignore the flight crew's instructions and fail to switch their phones to airplane mode, the plane's controls malfunction, leading to a dangerous and chaotic situation that threatens the safety of everyone on board, and tragically impacts the pilots.
Airplane Mode Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- trash movie
- airplane
- dog
- spider
- airport
- same sex kiss
- female female kiss
- incestuous kiss
- incestuous family
- mother daughter french kiss
- mother daughter incestuous kiss
- lesbian incest
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- mother daughter incest
- incest
- racist remark
- gay stereotype
- incestuous attraction
- two word title
- youtuber
- american youtuber
- video blogger
- american video blogger
- awkward situation
- lowbrow humor
- animated opening credits
- animated sequence
- stewardess
- erection
- punched in the face
- crying baby
- baby
- parachute
- flight
- text message displayed on screen
- text message
- texting
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- skype call
- horniness
- seductive behavior
- seductive woman
- web camera
- taking off pants
- masturbation
- male masturbation
- man masturbates
- watching someone masturbate
- social masturbation
- sexual frustration
- interrupted masturbation
Airplane Mode Cast & Characters
Logan Paul leads the cast as Logan, with Lorynn York as Ariel and Juanpa Zurita as Juanpa Zurita. Directed by David Dinetz and Dylan Trussell; 49 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director David Dinetz
- Co-director Dylan Trussell
- Logan Paul as Logan
- Lorynn York as Ariel
- Juanpa Zurita as Juanpa Zurita
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Lele Pons as Lele Pons
Also Starring in Airplane Mode
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- Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Vitaly
- Chloe Bridges Jenna
- Arielle Vandenberg Clarice
- Stephen Guarino Bruce
- Chris Wylde Co-Pilot Penis and Benji
- Brittany Furlan Brittany
- James Joseph Pulido Richie
- Nick Swardson Esteban
- Erik Griffin Co-Pilot Trussell
- Kevin Heffernan Gary Marshall
- Casey Neistat Snoring TSA Agent
- Mikaela Hoover Claire
- Amanda Cerny Amanda Cerny
- Nick Bateman Nick Bateman
- Timothy Brennen Old TSA Agent
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- Jake Brennan Connor Marx
- Stacey Scowley Mrs. Marx
- David Dobrik David Dobrik
- Toby Grey Elliot
- Kimberly Stanphill Frustrated Female Passenger
- Richard Whiten Cedric
- Lauren Luthringshausen Lauren
- Beverly Polcyn Old Lady
- Chad Jamian Williams Chad Jamian
- Tessa Netting Tiffany
- Hal Alpert Eugene
- Anthony Wemyss Air Traffic Controller Worker
- Cassie Brennan Becky Marx
- Anwar Jibawi Anwar
- James Frey Jerkins Bottle 'Evil' / Customs Officer
- Jamie Donovan Dr. Cazer
- Roman Atwood Roman
- Antoine Dodson Head TSA
- Esther Anderson Opening Credits Voice Over (uncredited)
- Terri Seymour News Reporter
- Jérôme Jarre Jerome
- Alex Wassabi Alex
- Curtis Lepore Curtis
- Rocco Piazza Little Logan
- Liam James Ramos Little Juanpa
- Jon Paul Piques Piques
- Jerry Labraner Jerry
- Paige Ginn Girl Falling in Jetway
- Kyle Lamar Myers FPS Russia
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Airplane Mode Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 8/100, strongest in character & emotion (20) and weakest in rewatch factor (5).
Airplane Mode Echo Score Breakdown
Airplane Mode delivers a largely ineffective cinematic experience, with most reviewers condemning its fundamental components. Critics and users alike cite poor direction, weak acting, a disjointed plot, and offensive humor that undermines any potential entertainment value. While a handful of jokes receive mild acknowledgment, they do not compensate for the pervasive flaws. Consequently, the film ranks among the most poorly received releases in recent years.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 15
The film’s artistic execution falls short across direction, cinematography, and editing. Reviewers describe the visual presentation as inconsistent and liken the overall production to a low‑budget YouTube compilation, suggesting hasty editing and uninspired camera work. Even the limited pacing praised by a few does not offset the pervasive technical shortcomings, resulting in a weak craft foundation.
- Character & Emotion 20
Acting and character dynamics receive predominantly negative feedback, with many labeling performances as abysmal and lacking depth. While a minority note that Logan Paul and his co‑star exhibit sporadic chemistry, the overall assessment highlights flat delivery and unconvincing emotional resonance, undermining audience engagement with the protagonists.
- Story & Flow 15
Narrative coherence is a central point of criticism; reviewers describe the plot as disjointed, derivative, and driven primarily by crude jokes rather than substantive storytelling. The pacing, though occasionally described as rapid, fails to create meaningful momentum, leaving the film feeling like an aimless montage with little narrative purpose.
- Sensory Experience 10
Auditory and visual elements are largely condemned, with no specific praise for soundtrack or sound design. Critics mention an overall abrasive tone and an inconsistent visual style that contributes to viewer discomfort. The limited sensory appeal fails to enhance the comedic intent, reinforcing the perception of an unpleasant viewing experience.
- Rewatch Factor 5
Replay value is virtually nonexistent, as reviewers repeatedly advise skipping the film and avoiding subsequent viewings. Any fleeting enjoyment derived from isolated jokes is quickly eclipsed by pervasive offensiveness and low production quality, resulting in a movie that offers little incentive for repeated engagement.
Airplane Mode Plot Summary
What happens in Airplane Mode from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Logan is a bold, outspoken YouTuber who spends a video call with his Australian girlfriend, Ariel, in the midst of an online romance. The moment feels intimate and playful, as they flirt and joke across the screen, but their moment is quickly interrupted by Juanpa Zurita, Logan’s foreign‑exchange brother, and then by the party‑crashing prowler, Lele Pons, who tries to film Logan while he’s in a vulnerable private moment. The interruptions set the stage for a bigger scheme: Logan learns about a real‑world meetup called Hashtagacon, a major social‑media influencer convention in Sydney, where he plans to finally meet his long‑distance girlfriend in person. But before any reunion can happen, Logan must face an old fear—flying—that was triggered a decade earlier by a dangerous stunt involving [Juanpa Zurita].
Full summary
The whole story of Airplane Mode, scene by scene
Airplane Mode Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Airplane Mode.
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Airplane Mode FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Airplane Mode, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Airplane Mode?
Airplane Mode runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Airplane Mode released?
Airplane Mode was released on August 2, 2019.
Who directed Airplane Mode?
Airplane Mode was directed by David Dinetz and Dylan Trussell.
More films by David Dinetz Who is in the cast of Airplane Mode?
Airplane Mode stars Logan Paul as Logan, Lorynn York as Ariel and Juanpa Zurita as Juanpa Zurita, among 49 credited actors.
Does Airplane Mode have a post-credit scene?
No. Airplane Mode has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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