Con Air (1997): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Con Air
Director: Simon West
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1997
Duration: 116 min
Cast: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Ving Rhames, Mykelti Williamson

What Con Air Is About

Newly-paroled former US Army ranger Cameron Poe is headed back to his wife, but must fly home aboard a prison transport flight dubbed "Jailbird" taking the “worst of the worst” prisoners, a group described as “pure predators”, to a new super-prison. Poe faces impossible odds when the transport plane is skyjacked mid-flight by the most vicious criminals in the country led by the mastermind — genius serial killer Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom, and backed by black militant Diamond Dog and psychopath Billy Bedlam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Con Air about?

Newly-paroled former US Army ranger Cameron Poe is headed back to his wife, but must fly home aboard a prison transport flight dubbed "Jailbird" taking the “worst of the worst” prisoners, a group described as “pure predators”, to a new super-prison. Poe faces impossible odds when the transport plane is skyjacked mid-flight by the most vicious criminals in the country led by the mastermind — genius serial killer Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom, and backed by black militant Diamond Dog and psychopath Billy Bedlam.

Where can I watch Con Air?

Con Air is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Con Air?

Con Air runs for 116 minutes (1h 56m).

When did Con Air come out?

Con Air was released in 1997.

Who directed Con Air?

Con Air was directed by Simon West.

Who stars in Con Air?

Con Air stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Ving Rhames.

What is Con Air's rating?

Con Air holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.