---
title: "Surface to Air"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/surface-to-air-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 70698
imdb_id: "tt0120247"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Surface to Air (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/surface-to-air-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Surface to Air is an action film released in the 1990s. The film follows two feuding military half-brothers who are both assigned to the same aircraft carrier. The carrier is sent to the Persian Gulf, where the brothers must put their personal problems behind them to deal with an Iraqi military officer who has decided to stage a coup. The brothers move in to deal with the problem, but soon find themselves fighting rebels as well as regular Iraqi troops. One brother gets into trouble and is shot down behind enemy lines, prompting the other brother to come to the rescue, with one brother disobeying orders while pursued by an Iraqi death squad. The feature has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Howdy Amazon Channel | Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rodney McDonald
- **Networks / Studios**: Royal Oaks Entertainment Inc., Cabin Fever Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Madsen** as *Gunnery Sgt. Zach Massin*
- **Chad McQueen** as *Lt. Dylan 'Raven' Massin*
- **Melanie Shatner** as *Lt. Lori 'Dakota' Forrester*
- **Teri Thompson** as *Clarissa Massin*
- **Larry Thomas** as *Colonel Mustafa Kahlid*
- **Herb Mitchell** as *General Davis*
- **Matthew R. Anderson** as *Captain Russell*
- **Beau Billingslea** as *Captain Wallace*
- **Greg Collins** as *Major Canton*
- **Ken Duncan** as *Captain Roundtree*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Surface to Air online?
Surface to Air is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, Howdy Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Surface to Air worth watching?
Surface to Air holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Surface to Air and when was it released?
Surface to Air is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Surface to Air?
Surface to Air was directed by Rodney McDonald.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Surface to Air — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/70698)
- [Surface to Air (1997) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/70698-surface-to-air/cast)
- [Surface to Air (1998) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120247/)

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