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6.1 / 10(94 votes)IMDbPG19931h 31m$2.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Airborne

“Mitchell became the most popular guy on Earth...once he took to the sky!”

Synopsis

Good-natured teen surfer Mitchell Goosen finds himself staying with his aunt and uncle in Cincinnati, Ohio when his parents head to Australia for work. There he meets his cousin, Wiley, and together they try to navigate the perils of high school—avoid the bullies, get the girl, and win a little respect.

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Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 17, 1993

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.1x ROI)

Production Budget

$2.6M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.1x

+$250K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $2.6MWorldwide: $2.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Rob Bowman
Screenplay & Story
Bill Apablasa
Original Score
Stewart Copeland
Original Title
Airborne
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 31m
Production Budget
$2.6M
Worldwide Gross
$2.9M
Production Studios
Icon Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Rob Bowman

Screenplay & Story

Bill Apablasa, Stephen McEveety

Original Score & Music

Stewart Copeland

Director of Photography

Daryn Okada, Dulce "Candy" Gonzalez, Yuri Farrant

Film Editing

Harry B. Miller III

Producers

Bruce Davey, Stephen McEveety

Department Leadership Roster

Rob Bowman

Rob Bowman

Director

Bill Apablasa

Screenplay

John Myhre

John Myhre

Production Design

Abigail Murray

Costume Design

Bruce Davey

Producer

Stephen McEveety

Stephen McEveety

Producer

Harry B. Miller III

Editor

Stewart Copeland

Stewart Copeland

Original Music Composer

Daryn Okada

Daryn Okada

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Airborne.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Airborne

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Airborne about?

Good-natured teen surfer Mitchell Goosen finds himself staying with his aunt and uncle in Cincinnati, Ohio when his parents head to Australia for work. There he meets his cousin, Wiley, and together they try to navigate the perils of high school—avoid the bullies, get the girl, and win a little respect.

Who directed Airborne?

Airborne was directed by Rob Bowman.

Who stars in Airborne?

The principal cast of Airborne includes Shane McDermott, Seth Green, Brittney Powell, Chris Conrad, Edie McClurg.

When was Airborne released and how long is it?

Airborne was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.

What was the box office and production budget of Airborne?

Airborne had a reported production budget of $2.6M and grossed $2.9M at the worldwide box office (1.1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Airborne?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Airborne was composed by Stewart Copeland.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Airborne?

Airborne holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).