Skyjacked (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1972, Skyjacked is an action, thriller and drama film directed by John Guillermin, running about 101 minutes. “On Board Flight 502 Is A Bomb. It Could Be Anywhere. And A Skyjacker. It Could Be Anyone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crazed Vietnam vet bomber hijacks a Boeing 707 in this disaster film filled with the usual early '70s stereotypes, and demands to be taken to Russia.
Who’s in it. Skyjacked stars Charlton Heston as Capt. Henry 'Hank' O'Hara, Yvette Mimieux as Angela Thacher, James Brolin as Jerome K. Weber and Claude Akins as Sgt. Ben Puzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Skyjacked has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Skyjacked page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skyjacked 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 Skyjacked (1972)?
- In US, Skyjacked is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Skyjacked worth watching?
- Skyjacked holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Skyjacked?
- Skyjacked stars Charlton Heston, Yvette Mimieux, James Brolin, Claude Akins and Jeanne Crain.
- When was Skyjacked released?
- Skyjacked was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.