IMDb 3.2 2018 HD

Air Strike

Air Strike

2018
Action Drama History War
127 min R China
5.077 / 10
3.2 IMDB

An American pilot is sent to a Chinese province to teach a crew of would-be pilots how to fly war planes against the Japanese during World War II.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Feng Xiao
Starring
Liu Ye / Bruce Willis / Adrien Brody / Song Seung-heon / Fan Wei / Cao Kefan / Fan Bingbing / William Chan

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

disappointing uneven compelling action-packed historical mixed solid underutilised dramatic intense mediocre ambitious

Reviews

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Penelope Croft
Apr 11, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, 'Air Strike' aims for the grandiosity of a wartime epic but struggles to maintain altitude. The story of an American pilot training Chinese airmen to fight the Japanese is…

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Samuel Chen
Apr 11, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This World War II drama, 'Air Strike', presents a fascinating scenario: an American instructor tasked with forging a formidable air force from Chinese recruits to face the Japanese. Liu Ye delivers a strong, central performance, embodying the dedication…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 11, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

'Air Strike' attempts to soar with an epic war narrative but ultimately finds itself grounded by a lack of cohesive direction and character depth. The central idea of an American pilot mentoring Chinese airmen during the Sino-Japanese War…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 11, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The dramatic backdrop of World War II in China provides 'Air Strike' with a compelling setting, focusing on the vital task of training pilots against Japanese aggression. Liu Ye anchors the film with a performance that conveys the…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 11, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

In 'Air Strike', the lofty ambition of depicting a pivotal moment in World War II China is unfortunately hampered by an uneven execution. The premise, an American pilot training Chinese recruits to combat the Japanese, offers fertile ground…

FAQs

'Air Strike' is likely to appeal to fans of historical war dramas and action films. Those interested in World War II narratives, particularly the lesser-explored aspects of the Sino-Japanese conflict, may find it engaging. The presence of international stars like Bruce Willis and Adrien Brody could also draw a broader audience. Viewers seeking stories of courage, mentorship, and aerial warfare are likely to be its primary demographic.