Con Air (1997) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Con Air (1997) — Newly-paroled former US Army ranger Cameron Poe is headed back to his wife, but must Streaming on Amazon Video, Apple TV...
Con Air (1997) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Nicolas Cage as Cameron Poe
- John Cusack as Agent Vince Larkin
- John Malkovich as Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom
- Ving Rhames as Nathan "Diamond Dog" Jones
- Mykelti Williamson as "Baby-O" O'Dell
- Dave Chappelle as "Pinball" Parker
- Colm Meaney as Agent Duncan Malloy
- Monica Potter as Tricia Poe
- Landry Allbright as Casey Poe
- Rachel Ticotin as Guard Sally Bishop
- Steve Buscemi as Garland Greene - "The Marietta Mangler"
- Nick Chinlund as William "Billy Bedlam" Bedford
- M.C. Gainey as "Swamp Thing"
- Danny Trejo as "Johnny-23"
- Renoly Santiago as "Sally-Can't Dance"
Why Watch Con Air?
The Vibe: Con Air is a adrenaline-fueled and fast-paced action movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1997. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.8/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for fans of high-octane spectacle and epic set pieces. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with action-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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