This film
← Back to discoveries
Film / 1997
Turbulence
Directed by
Robert Butler
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.
The story
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.
In the same saga
Turbulence Collection
In release order
Cast
Ray LiottaRyan Weaver
Lauren HollyTeri Halloran
Brendan GleesonStubbs
Héctor ElizondoLt. Aldo Hines
Rachel TicotinRachel Taper
Ben CrossCaptain Samuel Bowen
Catherine HicksMaggie
Jeffrey DeMunnBrooks
John FinnFBI Agent Frank Sinclair
Heidi KlingBetty
J. Kenneth CampbellCaptain Matt Powell
James MacDonald1st Officer Ted Kary
See more cast
Grand L. BushMarshal Al Arquette
Michael HarneyMarshal Marty Douglas
Don DoweAir Traffic Controller
Gordy OwensCarl
Richard Hoyt-MillerMarshall Riordan
Michael Francis KellyMarsahll Green
Alan BergmannMr. Kramer
Danna HansenMrs. Kramer
R.J. KnollKip
Sondra SpriggsCareer Woman
Garrett M. BrownLAX Manager
Darryl TheirseLimato
Fritz MashimoAsian Businessman
Tom TodoroffMr. Hollywood
Jeffrey JosephDetective
Dennis RedfieldDesk Sergeant
Malachy McCourtDoor Man
Gary RodriguezRodriguez
William H. Burton Jr.Port Authority Officer
Callie ThorneLaura
John ElsenStone
Bill CrossWilliam Harris
Tannis BenedictAir Traffic Controller
Scott GurneyAir Traffic Controller
Cooper HuckabeeWing Commander W. Hadfield
Kevin O'RourkeMark Pavone
Scott LawrenceFelix
Lara BiernerAir Traffic Controller (uncredited)
Paxton CulpepperAirport Fireman
Charles GemmillFBI Agent (uncredited)
Billy MaloneShopper (uncredited)
George CheungHotel Party Member (uncredited)
More to discover
Facing El Chapo
2026 · Crime · Action
The Dark Knight
2008 · Action · Thriller
The Shadow's Edge
2025 · Action · Crime
The Furious
2026 · Action · Crime
The Dark Knight Rises
2012 · Action · Crime
Shelter
2026 · Action · Crime