Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- nostalgic
- upbeat
- lazy afternoon
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the skating sequences energetic and cinematic but judged the familiar story, flat characters, and dialogue weak.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mitchell moves from California to Cincinnati and faces alienation at school and hostility from the hockey players.
Inline skating drives Mitchell's identity, the action sequences, and the climactic Devil's Backbone competition.
Mitchell, Wiley, and the hockey players move from harassment and conflict toward cooperation against Central High School.
Mitchell's California surfing and rollerblading background is contrasted with his six-month stay in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Films like Airborne, and why
Side Out
teen fish-out-of-water sports comedy centered on a newcomer proving himself through competition
Thrashin'
youth-oriented action drama built around roller sports, rivalry, and outsider camaraderie
Rad
coming-of-age sports film with rebellious teens, subcultural energy, and a climactic competition
North Shore
surf and skating subculture film with teen romance, rivalry, and an upbeat underdog arc
Movie Details
- Director
- Rob Bowman
- Release Date
- 1993-09-17
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (93)
Cast
- Shane McDermott
- Seth Green
- Brittney Powell
- Chris Conrad
- Edie McClurg
- Patrick Thomas O'Brien
- Jack Black
- Alanna Ubach
- Jacob Vargas
- Owen Stadele
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Airborne about?
- A California rollerblading teen transplanted to Cincinnati must survive school rivalries and turn hostile hockey players into teammates.
- What is Airborne like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Airborne as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Airborne violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Airborne.
- What did critics think of Airborne?
- Critics broadly found the skating sequences energetic and cinematic but judged the familiar story, flat characters, and dialogue weak.
- Which films are like Airborne?
- Films with a similar feel include Side Out, Thrashin', Rad, and North Shore.
- How long is Airborne?
- Airborne runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Airborne?
- In United States, Airborne streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.
