Final Approach
4.8/10 · 725 ratings20073hWeirdness 3/10
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The premise
An action filled account of an Ex FBI negotiator who uses all his skills to save a jumbo jet headed for Los Angeles California from the terrorists who have placed a bomb on board.
How unusual is it?
Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.
Who’s in it
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Did you know?
A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.
At 3 hours it's a genuine epic by Hallmark standards — only about 58 of their movies run two hours or longer.
The backstory
- Music by Marc Streitenfeld.
Final Approach is a 2008 American made-for-television action thriller film featuring an ensemble cast led by Dean Cain as disgraced FBI hostage negotiator Jack Bender. The film premiered on Hallmark Channel on May 24, 2008.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Jack Bender
LeadEx-FBI negotiator
skilledcalmdeterminedSilas Jansen
AntagonistTerrorist
Hijacker who planted the bomb
ruthlesscalculatingSela Jameson
SupportingFlight crew member
Ally aboard the plane
bravesteadyAgent Lorenzo Dawson
SupportingFBI agent
Jack's colleague on the ground
professionalAlicia Bender
SupportingFamily member
Jack's wife
Greg Gilliad
SupportingFigure in the crisis
Person involved in the standoff
Questions people ask about Final Approach
Where can I watch Final Approach?
Final Approach is available in the UK via Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is Final Approach?
Final Approach runs about 3 hours, and was released in 2007.
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