Air America (1990): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

Air America features Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr., Nancy Travis, Ken Jenkins, David Marshall Grant, Lane Smith. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1990-08-10. Runtime: 112 minutes. TMDB score: 5.8/10 (691 votes). Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Air America?

Air America is listed as Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Air America?

Air America runs about 112 minutes.

Who stars in Air America?

Cast highlights include Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr., Nancy Travis, Ken Jenkins, David Marshall Grant, Lane Smith.

Does Cinema Box stream Air America?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Air America?

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