Mayday (2019): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
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.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Massimiliano Cerchi
- Original language
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English
- Budget
- $1M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
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
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- in disguise
- incantation
- demon
- grimoire
- briefcase
- series of disappearances
- rockabilly
- unruly passengers
- flight attendants
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.
- Director Massimiliano Cerchi
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Michael Paré as Air Marshall Adam Anderson - Sadie Katz as Aeryn
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Jack Waggon as Ace - Bernadette Pérez as Susan
Also Starring in Mayday
· 18 more- Chanel Ryan Lynn
- Elise Muller Penny Tillman
- Raj Kala Dr. Singh
- Crystal Santos Rochelle
- Michael Wainwright Simms
- Scott Engrotti Clem "Smokey" Williams
- Carlos Mendez Co-Pilot Ryan Esparza
- Wilfred Lopez Benjamin
- Larry Fleming Mr. Chase
- Christopher Drummond Mark Tillman
- Thomas Longo Richard
- Maurice Quintero Anthony
- Raimonda Kara Carla
- Naz Nagi Amir
- Erik Landreth Roscoe
- Dania Priya Bella Amanda
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- Molly McCormick Molly
- Daniel Giovanni Fleming Hank
More from Massimiliano Cerchi
More films directed by Massimiliano Cerchi: Adrenaline, The Penthouse, The Night Shift and Insane.
Mayday Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 27/100, strongest in rewatch factor (45) and weakest in character & emotion (15).
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.
Mayday Box Office & Budget
Mayday grossed $5 million worldwide on a $1 million budget, 5.0 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$5M
5.0× its budget
- International
- $5M
- Budget
- $1M
Mayday Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mayday.
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
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- ヘル・フライト -乗客消失-
- Пункт назначения. Аэроплан
- 诡航班
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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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