---
title: "Air Strike"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/air-strike-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 345934
imdb_id: "tt4743226"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 127
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 294
content_rating: "R"
---

# Air Strike (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/air-strike-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Air Strike is a 2018 action, drama, war, and history film that follows an American pilot sent to a Chinese province to instruct would-be pilots in flying war planes against the Japanese during World War II. The film has a runtime of two hours and seven minutes and is rated R.

As a war and history feature, it examines historical military training and combat efforts. The pacing reflects its genre blend of dramatic storytelling and action sequences.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An American pilot trains a Chinese crew for aerial combat during World War II."

### Why Watch
- Features action, drama, war, and history genres in a single feature film.
- Explores the historical dynamic of American and Chinese forces during World War II.
- Provides a two hour and seven minute runtime centered on war plane combat training.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It carries an R rating, which may not appeal to all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and historical with action elements, running for two hours and seven minutes with an R rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #world-war-ii, #aerial-combat, #historical-drama, #military-training, #action-packed

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Howdy Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Feng Xiao
- **Networks / Studios**: Origin Artistic, Shanghai Film Group, Taurus Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Liu Ye** as *Xue Gangtou*
- **Bruce Willis** as *Jack*
- **Adrien Brody** as *Steve*
- **Song Seung-heon** as *An Minxun*
- **Fan Wei** as *Uncle Cui*
- **Cao Kefan** as *Patriot*
- **Fan Bingbing** as *Ye Peixuan*
- **William Chan** as *Cheng Ting*
- **Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung** as *Lei Tao*
- **Rumer Willis** as *Julia*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Air Strike?
Streaming availability can be checked on major film platforms such as The Movie Database.

### Q: Is it worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in World War II aviation and historical action dramas.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a total runtime of two hours and seven minutes.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
Air Strike falls under the action, drama, war, and history genres.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Air Strike — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/345934)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*