AIRPLANE 1980 (Comedy, Slapstick, Satire) 1h 28m “Airplane!” is a hilariously absurd spoof of disaster films, packed with rapid-fire jokes and iconic one-liners—it’s a must-see for anyone who loves sharp, silly comedy! Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker and Written by Jim Abrahams and five others, the movie was nominated by BAFTA for best screenplay and had 3 wins and 7 nominations by others.