Ground Control(1998)
No radar. No contact. No control.
Ground Control Synopsis
An air-traffic controller quits after a plane crash but, years later, goes to help an airport that is in the path of a terrible storm.
Ground Control (1998) is a action, drama and thriller film directed by Richard Howard, released on August 26, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Kiefer Sutherland, Kristy Swanson, Robert Sean Leonard and Kelly McGillis. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 78 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Howard
- Writers:
- Mark Shepherd, Robert Moreland, Talaat Captan
- Producers:
- Talaat Captan, Vince Ravine
- Cinematographer:
- Henner Hofmann
- Composer:
- Randy Miller
- Production:
- Hard Work Productions, Green Communications
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Status:
- Released
Ground Control (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ground Control before you stream it.
Ground Control Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kiefer Sutherland
as Jack Harris
Kristy Swanson
as Julie Albrecht
Robert Sean Leonard
as Cruise
Kelly McGillis
as Susan Stratton
Margaret Cho
as Amanda
Bruce McGill
as T.C. Bryant
Ruben Paul
as Sam
Charles Fleischer
as Randy
Henry Winkler
as John Quinn
Farrah Forke
as Laura Franklin
Michael Gross
as Murray
Jack Plotnick
as Curtis
Key crew
Directed by Richard Howard, written by Mark Shepherd, Robert Moreland and Talaat Captan, produced by Talaat Captan and Vince Ravine.
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Ground Control Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 78 ratings.
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Ground Control – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ground Control online?
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Ground Control (1998) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ground Control?
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The main cast of Ground Control (1998) includes Kiefer Sutherland, Kristy Swanson, Robert Sean Leonard, Kelly McGillis and Margaret Cho. The film was directed by Richard Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ground Control released?
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Ground Control was released on August 26, 1998 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Ground Control worth watching?
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Ground Control (1998) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 78 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ground Control?
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Yes. The official Ground Control trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.