# Airlift (2016)

> A self-serving businessman is transformed into the determined civilian leader of a massive Indian evacuation during Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/246014

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Raja Menon
- Cast: Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur, Inaamulhaq, Prakash Belawadi, Kumud Mishra, Feryna Wazheir, Purab Kohli, Lenaa
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4387040/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: gritty, tense, patriotic, historical drama night, patriotic movie night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of survival and courage amidst chaos and conflict.

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