Airspeed (1998): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Airspeed is a 1998 action adventure film directed by Robert Tinnell, starring Joe Mantegna as Raymond Stone, Lynne Adams and Elisha Cuthbert. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Robert Tinnell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Melenny Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Airspeed About?
The premise of Airspeed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Wealthy executive Raymond Stone charters a private jet to fetch his spoiled teenage daughter Nicole and two senior employees, but a severe electrical storm disables the pilot and incapacitates the passengers. Alone in the cockpit, Nicole must rely on guidance from an air traffic controller to keep the aircraft aloft and attempt an emergency landing, despite her panic and inexperience.
Where to Watch Airspeed
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Airspeed Cast & Characters
Joe Mantegna leads the cast as Raymond Stone, with Lynne Adams as Marylin Stone and Elisha Cuthbert as Nicole Stone. Directed by Robert Tinnell; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Tinnell
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Joe Mantegna as Raymond Stone - Lynne Adams as Marylin Stone
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Elisha Cuthbert as Nicole Stone - Don Jordan as Pilot Greg
Also Starring in Airspeed
· 11 more- Martin Lacroix Co-Pilot Terry
- Charles Edwin Powell Jeff, A.T.C.
- Russell Yuen Mark
- Larry Day Donovan
- Jason Cavalier Steiger
- Roc LaFortune Captain Lopez
- Gordon Masten Frank
- Yvan Ponton Lee 'Bickster' Biquette
- Stéphane Lefebvre Reynolds
- Bronwen Booth Andrea Prescott
- Mélany Goudreau Carrie
Airspeed Plot Summary
What happens in Airspeed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nicole Stone, Elisha Cuthbert, is a 13-year-old girl who lives with her father, Raymond Stone, Joe Mantegna, a wealthy businessman. She and her parents clash over her school performance and the attention she feels she’s missing, a strain that foreshadows the crisis to come. In the moment that follows, the family dynamic is suddenly put to the test high above the ground.
Full summary
The whole story of Airspeed, scene by scene
Airspeed Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Airspeed.
How Well Do You Know Airspeed?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Airspeed
4 cars on screen, including the 1990 American LaFrance Century 2000 Series and the 1986 Ford Cargo CF-Series.
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1990 Toyota 4Runner Background role
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Airspeed FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Airspeed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Airspeed?
Airspeed runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Airspeed released?
Airspeed was released on August 18, 1998.
Who directed Airspeed?
Airspeed was directed by Robert Tinnell.
More films by Robert Tinnell Who is in the cast of Airspeed?
Airspeed stars Joe Mantegna as Raymond Stone, Lynne Adams as Marylin Stone and Elisha Cuthbert as Nicole Stone, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Airspeed?
In the US, Airspeed is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Airspeed have a post-credit scene?
No. Airspeed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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