Mayday (2005)

A rogue missile, a crippled jet, and a desperate race against gravity — survival has never flown so close to the edge.

Mayday - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Mayday
  • Release Year: 2005
  • Directed by: T.J. Scott
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Thriller, TV Movie
  • Runtime: 2h 0m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • Release Date (Theatrical): October 2, 2005 (Germany - 12), October 2, 2005 (United States)
  • Production Companies: The Jerry Leider Company, CBS, Chautauqua Entertainment, Paramount Television
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Mayday - Plot

Twelve miles above the Pacific Ocean, an errant missile strikes a state of the art passenger jet. The flight crew is crippled or dead. Now, defying both nature and man, a handful of survivors must achieve the impossible: Land the airplane.

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Mayday - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • T.J. Scott

Main Cast

  • Aidan Quinn
  • Dean Cain
  • Gail O'Grady
  • Charles S. Dutton
  • Tamara Hope
  • Michael Murphy
  • Victoria Pratt
  • Kelly Hu
  • Sasha Roiz
  • Richard Fitzpatrick

Producers

  • Judy Cairo

Mayday - FAQs

Where can you watch Mayday (2005) online?

Mayday (2005) is a CBS TV movie and availability varies by region and platform. You can check JustWatch for the most up-to-date streaming, rental, and purchase options available in your area, as digital availability for older TV movies can change frequently.

Is Mayday (2005) based on a true story?

Mayday (2005) is not directly based on a single real-life incident. It is a fictional thriller that draws on the broader genre of aviation disaster films, presenting a dramatic scenario in which an errant missile strikes a commercial passenger jet over the Pacific Ocean.

Who are the main actors in Mayday (2005)?

The film stars Aidan Quinn as John Berry, Dean Cain as Commander James Slan, Gail O'Grady as Anne Metz, Charles S. Dutton as Admiral Randolf Hennings, Kelly Hu as Sharon Crandall, Tamara Hope as Linda Farley, Victoria Pratt as Simms, and Sasha Roiz as Wayne Johnson.

What is Mayday (2005) about?

Twelve miles above the Pacific Ocean, a stray missile strikes a state-of-the-art passenger jet, killing or incapacitating most of the flight crew. A small group of survivors — passengers and remaining crew — must overcome seemingly impossible odds to land the severely damaged aircraft safely.

Who directed the 2005 TV movie Mayday?

Mayday (2005) was directed by T.J. Scott, a Canadian director known for his work in television movies and series. The film was produced for CBS by The Jerry Leider Company, Chautauqua Entertainment, and Paramount Television, with Judy Cairo serving as producer.

When did Mayday (2005) originally air?

Mayday originally aired on October 2, 2005, in both the United States on CBS and in Germany. The film was produced as a made-for-television movie, giving it a simultaneous broadcast release rather than a traditional theatrical run.

How long is the TV movie Mayday (2005)?

Mayday (2005) has a runtime of 120 minutes, or two hours. As a CBS TV movie, this runtime includes the original broadcast length, which would have accommodated commercial breaks during its initial television airing on October 2, 2005.

What genre is the 2005 film Mayday?

Mayday (2005) is classified as a Thriller and TV Movie. It belongs to the aviation disaster subgenre, combining high-stakes suspense with survival drama as a group of passengers and crew struggle to land a crippled jetliner after a missile strike over the Pacific Ocean.

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