# Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds (2025)

> An immersive portrait of the Thunderbirds pilots whose disciplined teamwork turns military aviation into breathtaking public spectacle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7429473

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Matt Wilcox
- Cast: Rob Reider, Justin Elliott, Eric Tise, Zachary Taylor, Jake Impellizzeri, Matt Jolley, Mark D. Kelly, Travis Grindstaff
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35628532/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: propulsive, focused, inspiring, aviation enthusiast viewing, weekend documentary night

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