Hijacked: Flight 285
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Hijacked: Flight 285

One man with a bomb playing a deadly game. 250 passengers with their lives at stake.

5.6 / 10 1996 1h 34mNR English
ActionDramaCrimeThrillerTV Movie

Storyline

A convicted murderer is escorted by marshals on a regular flight from Phoenix to Dallas. Shortly after takeoff, two of his aides, traveling as ordinary passengers, take control and free him. He demands $20 million in bonds upon landing. And a sick passenger, bad weather or mechanical problems won't stop him.

Cast & Crew

Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael Hall

Peter Cronin

Lead
Ally Sheedy

Ally Sheedy

Deni Patton

Perry King

Perry King

Frank Leyton

James Brolin

James Brolin

Ron Showman

Michael Gross

Michael Gross

Ben Horner

Casey Sander

Casey Sander

Steve Paulsen

SB

Susan Batten

Kim Paulsen

KP

Kyla Pratt

Megan Paulsen

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Charles Correll's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Hijacked: Flight 285 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker