Airport (1970), PG, 2 hr 9 min


Airport

Runtime: 129 minutes
Rating: PG
Studio: Universal Pictures

Franchise: Airport
Franchise Position: 1

Tagline: “There’s a storm coming and no one can stop it.”



Ratings
My Rating: 7.5/10
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10 

Plot Summary
Airport is a classic disaster film centered around the chaos at Lincoln International Airport during a massive snowstorm. Mel Bakersfeld (Burt Lancaster), the airport manager, struggles to keep operations running smoothly as multiple crises unfold — including a suicidal passenger planning to blow up a plane mid-flight. Meanwhile, airline pilot Joe Patroni (George Kennedy) tries to save the day amid the tension. The film weaves together intersecting storylines of love, heroism, and disaster with a large ensemble cast, setting the template for many disaster films that followed.

Critics Review
Critics had mixed feelings about Airport, praising its ambitious ensemble cast and suspenseful sequences but sometimes criticizing its melodramatic tone and formulaic plot. The movie is recognized as one of the first big-budget disaster films and for launching a hugely successful franchise. The performances of Burt Lancaster and Dean Martin were highlighted, and the film’s pacing was generally well regarded. While some found the story predictable, Airport delivers compelling drama and tension that engages viewers, helping it stand the test of time as a disaster genre staple.

Christian Perspective
Airport presents themes of courage, self-sacrifice, and perseverance in the face of disaster, aligning well with Christian virtues of service and compassion. Characters work tirelessly to save lives, reflecting Christlike concern for others. The film contains mild language and some adult themes but avoids explicit content or violence that might conflict with Christian values. Its portrayal of human strength and cooperation amid crisis can be uplifting for Christian viewers.

Family Friendliness
Rated PG, Airport contains some tense moments, mild language, and thematic elements about disaster and death that may be intense for young children. The film’s dramatic tone and older style of storytelling make it more suitable for older children and teens with parental guidance. There is no graphic violence or explicit content, making it fairly family-friendly, especially for those interested in classic cinema and disaster stories.

Notable Scenes
The blizzard stranding the airport and disrupting flights.

The intense bomb threat aboard the DC-10.

Airport staff working frantically to keep operations going.

The dramatic final landing of the threatened flight.

Moments of personal sacrifice and reconciliation among characters.

Notable Quotes
Mel Bakersfeld: “We’ve got a storm coming. A big one.”

Joe Patroni: “I’ll land that plane if I have to crawl on my hands and knees.”

D.O. Guerrero: “This is not going to be an ordinary flight.”

Trivia
Airport was nominated for 10 Academy Awards.

The film’s success spawned a popular franchise with several sequels.

Many of the airport and airplane scenes were shot on location at Los Angeles International Airport.

The movie helped popularize the disaster film genre in the 1970s.

Goofs / Continuity Errors
Some scenes show inconsistent weather effects inside and outside the airport.

Flight procedures shown are not always accurate to real aviation protocol.

Background extras occasionally change costumes between shots.

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