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Skyjacked (1972)

English disaster film directed by John Guillermin

PGUS

Rated PG in the US

Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.

Runtime
1h 41m 101 min
Released
24 May 1972
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Skyjacked has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 24 May 1972. It is directed by John Guillermin and stars Charlton Heston, James Brolin and Yvette Mimieux.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Harry Stradling
Produced by
Walter Seltzer
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distribution
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$1.7 million
Set in
Moscow
Filmed in
New Mexico

Release and where to watch

In theatres
24 May 1972
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Skyjacked?

Skyjacked has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes, or 101 min.

When did Skyjacked release?

Skyjacked released on 24 May 1972.

Who directed Skyjacked?

Skyjacked is directed by John Guillermin.

Who is in the cast of Skyjacked?

The cast of Skyjacked includes Charlton Heston, James Brolin, Yvette Mimieux, Claude Akins, Susan Dey and Walter Pidgeon.

Where can I watch Skyjacked online?

Skyjacked streams on Netflix.

What is the budget of Skyjacked?

The budget of Skyjacked is reported as $1.7 million.

What is Skyjacked rated in the US?

Skyjacked is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 14 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.