Turbulence

  • Rated R
  • 1hr 31m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Claudio Fäh

Producer:

Amanda Bowers, Molly Conners, Andy Mayson

Writer:

Andy Mayson

Release Date:

Dec 12, 2025

Runtime:

1hr 31m

Synopsis

Zach and Emmy’s romantic retreat aboard a hot air balloon takes a terrifying turn when they are hijacked by a sinister third passenger with a link to Zach’s past. As the mystery of their secret relationship is revealed, their spectacular ride becomes a brutal mental chess match and a lethal battle high in the sky. Kelsey Grammer leads a brilliant cast in this psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last moment.

Cast

  • Hera Hilmar
  • Jeremy Irvine
  • Olga Kurylenko
  • Elena Bushueva
  • Kevin Jarvis
  • Trish Hughes
  • Lionel Robert Blanc
  • Mike Ray
  • Alessandro De Cominato
Moviegoers are saying
This hot air balloon thriller divides audiences between those who appreciate its confined-space tension and those frustrated by its technical shortcomings and character dynamics. While some praise the thrilling aerial sequences and Kelsey Grammer's memorable performance as the opera-singing balloon pilot, most viewers struggle with the film's reliance on green screen effects, predictable plot, and insufferable character interactions that prioritize marital drama over survival tension.
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  • Mar 7, 2026

    more plot holes than a swiss cheese

    177 Likes
    sixxthirty
    sixxthirty
    Dec 24, 2025

    I’d also be petty enough to pick a fight with my husband right before we land safely.

    162 Likes
    Kylo
    Kylo
    Apr 19, 2026

    Finding out that your husband cheated on you while you’re stuck in a hot air balloon is crazy 😭

    100 Likes
    Gio
    Gio
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    Sep 2, 2026

    I was wondering why this dummy would willingly get into a hot air balloon with the person blackmailing him. And then I realized it was so the movie could happen.

    46 Likes
    Horror Syndrome
    Horror Syndrome
    Apr 1, 2026

    Hot Air Baloon-athon #175: This movie is a tough one. A lot of thrilling scenes in the hot air baloon. Loved that! Being stuck in a confined space with a crazed lady and the world's biggest liar & douchebag. Hated that! Like I said the main guy is a douchebag but he is…

    80 Likes
    Danny From the Bay
    Danny From the Bay
    Sep 2, 2026

    Definitivamente o pior filme que ja loguei aqui. O problema desse filme é que não tem desenvolvimento nenhum, aí tudo que acontece parece supérfluo e exagerado. O que deveria ser um objeto de tensão que é o filme inteiro se passar dentro do balão, num espaço fechado, acaba…

    38 Likes
    ratotriste22
    ratotriste22
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    Aug 16, 2026

    yet another reason to never go in a hot air balloon

    47 Likes
    theo
    theo
    Jul 29, 2026

    Most of this was just implausible nonsense, but the ending was quite satisfying.

    66 Likes
    Mos Co
    Mos Co
    May 29, 2026

    Sometimes trying to watch a movie is a mistake. Taskmaster can't ever catch a break.

    64 Likes
    thedarkswan
    thedarkswan
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  • Jen
    Jen liked
    Turbulence

    I should not have started this movie at midnight. This is a stressful movie. It takes a little bit to get going, but once it’s going, it, draws you in and gives you anxiety. If you ever thought about doing a hot air balloon ride this movie might change your mind. Get past all the start of the movie…

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    haley
    haley liked
    Turbulence

    Gave me major anxiety like why are we doing these things but good movie 😭

    🔥 1 4M
    Israa
    Israa liked
    Turbulence

    the fear that these movies build in me is astonishing, because each time, it's even bolder than the last.

    8M
  • Kellie Marie
    Kellie Marie disliked
    Turbulence

    Awful…don’t waste your time. That’s 91 mins I’ll never get back

    7M
    Syd B
    Syd B liked
    Turbulence

    Is that Queen Margha?!?!

    3M
    Lady Loki
    Lady Loki liked
    Turbulence

    I don't want to spoil it

    8M
  • Hailee
    Hailee disliked
    Turbulence

    Waste of time

    7M
    Enguerran
    Enguerran liked
    Turbulence

    Nice one

    8M
    Zik
    Zik liked
    Turbulence

    2,5/5

    3M
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turbulence (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Turbulence (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 31min long.
What's Turbulence (2025) about?
Zach and Emmy’s romantic retreat aboard a hot air balloon takes a terrifying turn when they are hijacked by a sinister third passenger with a link to Zach’s past. As the mystery of their secret relationship is revealed, their spectacular ride becomes a brutal mental chess match and a lethal battle high in the sky. Kelsey Grammer leads a brilliant cast in this psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last moment.
Who's the cast of Turbulence (2025)?
  • Hera Hilmar as Emmy
  • Jeremy Irvine as Zach
  • Olga Kurylenko as Julia
  • Elena Bushueva as Employee
  • Kevin Jarvis as Employee
  • Trish Hughes as Swiss Police
  • Lionel Robert Blanc as Eric
  • Mike Ray as Swiss Police Officer
  • Alessandro De Cominato as The Bartender
Who's the director behind Turbulence (2025)?
Claudio Fäh directed Turbulence (2025).
Who produced Turbulence (2025)?
Amanda Bowers, Molly Conners and Andy Mayson produced Turbulence (2025).