Planespotting (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film
Released in 2005, Planespotting is a comedy and drama film directed by Christopher Menaul, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Television drama based on a true story about a group of planespotters wrongly accused of being spies. 14 planespotters are arrested for behaving 'suspiciously' at an air base in Greece and are accused of being spies because of the telescopes, radio scanners and aircraft serial numbers they have in their possession. They plead their innocence but the farce turns into a nightmare when the group are held in squalid Greek prisons.
Who’s in it. Planespotting stars Lesley Sharp as Lesley Coppin, Jonathan Aris as Wayne Groves, Ross Boatman as Steve Rush and Mark Benton as Paul Coppin, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Planespotting page.
If you liked it. Fans of Planespotting tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Planespotting (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Planespotting change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Planespotting?
- Planespotting stars Lesley Sharp, Jonathan Aris, Ross Boatman, Mark Benton and Nick Holder.
- When was Planespotting released?
- Planespotting was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.