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Mayday (2019): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Mayday is a 2019 fantasy thriller directed by Massimiliano Cerchi, starring Michael Paré as Air Marshall Adam Anderson, Sadie Katz and Jack Waggon. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes and earned $5 million worldwide on a $1 million budget. Its Echo Score is 27/100.

worldwide gross
$5M
Echo Score
27
budget
$1M
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Mayday (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Genres
Fantasy , Horror , Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$1M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mayday About?

The premise of Mayday without spoilers.

During a flight from Los Angeles to London, unexplained power failures and the subsequent disappearance of passengers create a terrifying situation. An Air Marshal, played by Michael Pare, must investigate the strange occurrences and protect the remaining passengers as he tries to uncover the source of the escalating danger onboard.

Mayday Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • strobe effect
  • supernatural horror
  • flight
  • airplane
  • doomed flight
  • first class
  • reference to the flying dutchman
  • one location
  • vanish
  • air marshal
  • cross
  • honeymooners
+9 more
  • in disguise
  • incantation
  • demon
  • grimoire
  • briefcase
  • series of disappearances
  • rockabilly
  • unruly passengers
  • flight attendants
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Cast & crew

Mayday Cast & Characters

Michael Paré leads the cast as Air Marshall Adam Anderson, with Sadie Katz as Aeryn and Jack Waggon as Ace. Directed by Massimiliano Cerchi; 22 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Mayday

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From the director

More from Massimiliano Cerchi

More films directed by Massimiliano Cerchi: Adrenaline, The Penthouse, The Night Shift and Insane.

Full filmography
Ratings

Mayday Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 27/100, strongest in rewatch factor (45) and weakest in character & emotion (15).

27 /100

Mayday Echo Score Breakdown

Mayday is overwhelmingly deficient in its core filmmaking domains, delivering a disjointed narrative supported by substandard technical execution. Reviews consistently highlight incompetent direction, amateurish performances, and a plot riddled with holes that strain plausibility. While a minority note occasional campy amusement, the prevailing sentiment underscores a lack of coherence and craft. Consequently, the film offers minimal artistic merit and limited appeal beyond brief, ironic viewing.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 20

    In terms of art and craft, the film suffers from rudimentary direction and erratic cinematography. Critics describe the camera work as a mess and note the absence of basic sound design elements such as Foley. Production design appears unpolished, and editing fails to smooth narrative gaps. The overall technical competence is judged as severely lacking, resulting in a low craftsmanship rating.

  • Character & Emotion 15

    When evaluating character and emotion, reviewers overwhelmingly condemn the acting as some of the worst encountered. Performances are labeled as rehearsed, overacted, and devoid of nuance, with little character depth or believable chemistry. The dialogue is described as laughably bad, reinforcing the perception of flat, unengaging portrayals. This pervasive criticism drives a very low character score.

  • Story & Flow 25

    Regarding story and flow, the plot is repeatedly called incoherent and filled with glaring holes. Narrative logic collapses when characters undertake implausible actions without explanation. Critics note a lack of pacing discipline and originality, describing the script as far‑fetched and hastily assembled. While a few find ironic enjoyment in its absurdity, the fundamental storytelling deficiencies keep the score in the low range.

  • Sensory Experience 30

    The sensory experience receives criticism for weak sound design, notably the missing Foley effects that undermine realism. Visual style is portrayed as inconsistent, with camera work described as chaotic. The soundtrack receives a single positive nod for a closing song, but overall auditory and visual cohesion are judged inadequate. These shortcomings justify a modest sensory rating.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    Rewatch factor is mixed; many deem the film a waste of time, yet a subset praise its unintended comedy, labeling it a "so bad it's good" experience. The ironic amusement can encourage repeat viewings for novelty, though the majority view suggests limited lasting appeal. This ambivalence results in a moderate rewatch score, higher than other aspects but still below average.

Box office

Mayday Box Office & Budget

Mayday grossed $5 million worldwide on a $1 million budget, 5.0 times what it cost.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$5M

5.0× its budget

International
$5M
Budget
$1M
Videos

Mayday Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mayday.

MAYDAY - Official Trailer
Details

Mayday Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “ヘル・フライト -乗客消失-” and “Пункт назначения. Аэроплан”.

Also known as
  • ヘル・フライト -乗客消失-
  • Пункт назначения. Аэроплан
  • 诡航班

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FAQ

Mayday FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Mayday, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mayday?

Mayday runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Mayday released?

Mayday was released on September 10, 2019.

Who directed Mayday?

Mayday was directed by Massimiliano Cerchi.

More films by Massimiliano Cerchi

Who is in the cast of Mayday?

Mayday stars Michael Paré as Air Marshall Adam Anderson, Sadie Katz as Aeryn and Jack Waggon as Ace, among 22 credited actors.

How much did Mayday make at the box office?

Mayday grossed $5 million worldwide on a budget of $1 million.

Does Mayday have a post-credit scene?

No. Mayday has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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