Airplane! (1980)

An ex-fighter pilot is forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.

Genres: Comedy

What to watch after Airplane!

• Top Secret! (1984) — Same feel: fun, cheerful
• The Aviator (2004) — Same subject: pilot
• Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) — Same subject: chicago, illinois
• The Blues Brothers (1980)
• The Terminal (2004)
• Hot Shots! (1991) — Same subject: parody