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6/10Decent thriller hampered by one of the dumbest lead characters played by Lauren Holly. Still Ray Liotta seemed to having fun playing a psychopath. **3.0/5**
Reviewed on June 21, 2025
Turbulence(1997)
If you weren't afraid of flying before, you will be now.
5.4(297)1h 40m1997-01-09
ActionThrillerCrime
Turbulence Synopsis
On a flight transporting dangerous convicts, murderer Ryan Weaver manages to break free and cause complete chaos throughout the plane. As various people on board fall victim to Weaver, it is ultimately down to flight attendant Teri Halloran to keep the aircraft from crashing, with on-ground support from an air traffic controller. While Halloran struggles to pilot the plane, Weaver continues to terrorize the surviving members of the crew.
Turbulence (1997) is a action, thriller and crime film directed by Robert Butler, released on January 9, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ray Liotta, Lauren Holly, Brendan Gleeson and Héctor Elizondo. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 297 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Butler
- Writers:
- Jonathan Brett
- Producers:
- Martin Ransohoff, David Valdes
- Cinematographer:
- Lloyd Ahern II
- Composer:
- Shirley Walker
- Production:
- Rysher Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $55,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,466,088
- Status:
- Released
Turbulence (1997) Trailer
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Turbulence Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ray Liotta
as Ryan Weaver
Lauren Holly
as Teri Halloran
Brendan Gleeson
as Stubbs
Héctor Elizondo
as Lt. Aldo Hines
Rachel Ticotin
as Rachel Taper
Ben Cross
as Captain Samuel Bowen
Catherine Hicks
as Maggie
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Brooks
John Finn
as FBI Agent Frank Sinclair
Heidi Kling
as Betty
J. Kenneth Campbell
as Captain Matt Powell
James MacDonald
as 1st Officer Ted Kary
Key crew
Directed by Robert Butler, written by Jonathan Brett, produced by Martin Ransohoff and David Valdes.
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Turbulence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 297 ratings.
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Turbulence – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Turbulence online?
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Turbulence (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Turbulence?
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The main cast of Turbulence (1997) includes Ray Liotta, Lauren Holly, Brendan Gleeson, Héctor Elizondo and Rachel Ticotin. The film was directed by Robert Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Turbulence released?
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Turbulence was released on January 9, 1997 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Turbulence worth watching?
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Turbulence (1997) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 297 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Turbulence?
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Yes. The official Turbulence trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.