Airport (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1970, Airport is an action, thriller and drama film directed by George Seaton, running about 137 minutes. “The #1 novel of the year - now a motion picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Melodrama about a bomber on board an airplane, an airport almost closed by snow, and various personal problems of the people involved.
Who’s in it. Airport stars Burt Lancaster as Mel Bakersfeld, Dean Martin as Vernon Demerest, Jean Seberg as Tanya Livingston and Jacqueline Bisset as Gwen Meighen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Airport has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $100.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Airport page.
If you liked it. Fans of Airport tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Airport (1970)?
- In US, Airport is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Airport worth watching?
- Airport holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Airport?
- Airport stars Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jean Seberg, Jacqueline Bisset and George Kennedy.
- When was Airport released?
- Airport was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.