Movie poster: Air America (1990)

🎬 Movie

Air America

1990 · 112 min Action Adventure Comedy Drama

⭐ 5.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year	1990
Country	United States of America
Genre	Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Director	Roger Spottiswoode
Runtime	112 min.
Rating	TMDB: 5.8/10 (647 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Roger Spottiswoode

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Gene Ryack

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Billy Covington

Nancy Travis

Nancy Travis

Corinne Landreaux

Ken Jenkins

Ken Jenkins

Major Donald Lemond

David Marshall Grant

David Marshall Grant

Rob Diehl

Lane Smith

Lane Smith

Senator Davenport

Art LaFleur

Art LaFleur

Jack Neely

Ned Eisenberg

Ned Eisenberg

Pirelli

Marshall Bell

Marshall Bell

O.V.

David Bowe

David Bowe

Saunders

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