Air America (1990)
Overview
Air America was the CIA's private airline operating in Laos during the Vietnam War, running anything and everything from soldiers to foodstuffs for local villagers. After losing his pilot's license, Billy Covington is recruited, and ends up in the middle of a bunch of lunatic pilots, gun-running by his friend Gene Ryack, and opium smuggling by his own superiors.
Where to watch Air America
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +5 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Air America in 28 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Air America about?
Air America was the CIA's private airline operating in Laos during the Vietnam War, running anything and everything from soldiers to foodstuffs for local villagers. After losing his pilot's license, Billy Covington is recruited, and ends up in the middle of a bunch of lunatic pilots, gun-running by his friend Gene Ryack, and opium smuggling by his own superiors. Air America is a Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1990-08-10, runtime 112 minutes.
Is Air America worth watching?
TMDB users rate Air America 5.8 out of 10 from 690 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Air America?
In the United Kingdom, Air America streams on Studiocanal Presents and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Roger Spottiswoode
Cast
- Mel Gibson as Gene Ryack
- Robert Downey Jr. as Billy Covington
- Nancy Travis as Corinne Landreaux
- Ken Jenkins as Major Donald Lemond
- David Marshall Grant as Rob Diehl
- Lane Smith as Senator Davenport
- Art LaFleur as Jack Neely
- Ned Eisenberg as Pirelli
- Marshall Bell as O.V.
- David Bowe as Saunders
- Burt Kwouk as General Lu Soong
- Tim Thomerson as Babo
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Sources
Details and the 5.8/10 rating from Air America on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.