IMDb 5.7 2009 HD

Next Day Air

Next Day Air

2009
Action Comedy Crime
84 min R USA
5.156 / 10
5.7 IMDB

Two inept criminals are mistakenly delivered a package of cocaine and think they've hit the jackpot, triggering a series of events that changes ten people's lives forever.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Benny Boom
Starring
Yasmin Deliz / Donald Faison / Yasiin Bey / Mike Epps / Wood Harris / Lauren London / Omari Hardwick / Emilio Rivera

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

chaotic funny inept crime dark humour misadventure uneven entertaining predictable suspenseful

Reviews

C
Chloe Davies
Apr 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Next Day Air' presents a familiar setup: two small time crooks stumble into a much larger criminal enterprise by accident. The film leans into its comedic potential, often finding humour in the sheer ineptitude of its characters. Donald…

S
Sebastian Croft
Apr 30, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

For a film that hinges on sheer, unadulterated incompetence, 'Next Day Air' is surprisingly entertaining. The narrative engine is the hilarious miscalculation of its protagonists who believe a substantial cocaine shipment is their ticket to a better life.…

I
Isabelle Moreau
Apr 30, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

One approaches 'Next Day Air' with the expectation of a slick, witty crime narrative, but the reality is a decidedly more muddled affair. The core concept of a mistaken drug delivery is ripe for comedic potential, yet the…

M
Marcus Thorne
Apr 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a film that clearly revels in its own chaotic energy. 'Next Day Air' throws its audience into a whirlwind of mistaken identity and escalating criminal misadventure, driven by the misguided optimism of its central duo. The…

E
Eleanor Vance
Apr 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Next Day Air' attempts to deliver a high octane crime caper but often stumbles in its execution. The premise, involving two hapless criminals mistaking a cocaine delivery for a windfall, promises much but delivers a somewhat uneven experience.…

FAQs

While specific critical consensus is not detailed, the premise of 'Next Day Air' suggests an audience appeal for those who enjoy crime capers with a comedic edge. The film's focus on inept criminals and the ensuing chaos implies a viewing experience that prioritises entertainment through escalating predicaments rather than gritty realism. It likely resonates with viewers seeking a lighter take on the crime genre.