Final Approach

Name: Final Approach
Released: 2007-01-01
Duration: 3 h
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Dean Cain, Anthony Michael Hall, Ernie Hudson, Sunny Mabrey, Lea Thompson

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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

Lead

Dean Cain

as Jack Bender

Lead

Anthony Michael Hall

as Greg Gilliad

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Armand Mastroianni

Written by

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.

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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.

BINGOA handwritten note or letterAn old keepsake or photograph turns upSomeone gets flustered during small talkA second chance worth takingSomeone apologises and means itThe two leads are forced to work togetherThe town pulls together for one of its ownA warm hug that lingersA charming local cafe or dinerA walk-and-talk through townA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeAn almost-kiss gets interrupted★A big event everyone is preparing forA nervous voicemail goes unsentA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveA pep talk that changes everythingA shared errand turns into bondingA cosy interior full of warm lightingSomeone’s guard finally comes downA meaningful look held a beat too longA best friend who has all the answersA quiet moment under string lightsA shared meal around a crowded table

Hallmark Bingo

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Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

Jack Bender
Lead
Ex-FBI negotiator
skilledcalmdetermined
Silas Jansen
Antagonist
Terrorist
Hijacker who planted the bomb
ruthlesscalculating
Sela Jameson
Supporting
Flight crew member
Ally aboard the plane
bravesteady
Agent Lorenzo Dawson
Supporting
FBI agent
Jack's colleague on the ground
professional
Alicia Bender
Supporting
Family member
Jack's wife
Greg Gilliad
Supporting
Figure 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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