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On a Wing and a Prayer
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On a Wing and a Prayer

2023-03-28 · 102 min · ★ 5.9

Drama

After their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight, passenger Doug White must safely land a plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger.

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Directors
Sean McNamara
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, LightWorkers Media, Autumn Bailey Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 18,000,000

Top Cast

Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidDoug White
Heather GrahamHeather GrahamTerri White
Jesse MetcalfeJesse MetcalfeKari Sorenson
Tonglan QiuTonglan QiuMatteus
Abigail RhyneAbigail RhyneBailey White
Jessi CaseJessi CaseMaggie White
Brett RiceBrett RiceJeff White
Selena AnduzeSelena AnduzeLisa Grimm
E. Roger MitchellE. Roger MitchellBrian Norton
Rocky MyersRocky MyersDan Favio
Joe KnezevichJoe KnezevichRalph
Brandon QuinnBrandon QuinnEllis Ross
Roger AnthonyRoger AnthonyBill Jones
Raina GreyRaina GreyDonna
Trayce MalachiTrayce MalachiBuggy
Anna Enger RitchAnna Enger RitchAshley Harrison
Wilbur FitzgeraldWilbur FitzgeraldJoe Cabuk
Holly A. MorrisHolly A. MorrisClaire
Rachael MarkarianRachael MarkarianLinda
James Healy Jr.James Healy Jr.Pastor Williams

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