Soul Plane (2004)

18% of critics liked it
(98 reviews)
59% of users liked it
(58,420 ratings)

After an excruciatingly humiliating in-flight experience that culminated in a messy breakup and the untimely death of a dog, Nashawn Wade (Kevin Hart) sues the airline for all it's worth. This turns out to be a more than profitable move on his part; the lawsuit brings him a settlement in the hefty… More After an excruciatingly humiliating in-flight experience that culminated in a messy breakup and the untimely death of a dog, Nashawn Wade (Kevin Hart) sues the airline for all it's worth. This turns out to be a more than profitable move on his part; the lawsuit brings him a settlement in the hefty amount of 600 million dollars. Eager to prevent his experience from happening to another -- and perfectly willing to reap the financial benefits of the cash cow he believes his plan to be -- Nashawn decides to launch NWA, an all African American airline complete with sensuous stewardesses, an onboard dance club, and a bathroom attendant. Far be it from giving "flying the friendly skies" a new meaning, however, chaos ensues in the form of a white family with the unfortunate last name of Hunkee. The Hunkee patriarch (as played by Tom Arnold) and his antics prevent the flight from going as smoothly as intended. The feature debut of music video director Jessy Tererro, urban comedy regulars Snoop Dogg and Method Man co-star. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 26 min.
Directed By: Jessy Terrero
Written By: Chuck Wilson, Bo Zenga
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: May 28, 2004 Wide
On DVD: Sep 7, 2004
Studio: MGM

Critic Reviews

Joshua Land, Village Voice
This nearly plotless movie follows the maiden voyage of NWA (a moniker that seems to be the extent of the film's wit) through a torrent of stale ghetto jokes in the vein exhausted years ago by the Wayans brothers.
Sara Gebhardt, Washington Post
An hour and a half of real airplane turbulence is better than sitting through the bad, offensive material that makes up Soul Plane.
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
Makes up for what it lacks in genuine humor by overdosing viewers with outrageous sexuality and outsize stereotypes.
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
Sloppy, uneven, vulgar, lowbrow and often very funny, Jessy Terrero's debut movie might be called Airport Car Wash Scary Movie.
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle
A better- than-average comedy that is raunchy and tasteless but ultimately funny from beginning to end.
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Soul Plane is about 'the first urban' (black) airline, whose motto is 'We fly. We party. We land.' They left out 'We potty.'
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
Raunchy comedy for adults only.
Eric Melin, Lawrence.com
Soul Plane is like seeing an uncomfortably unfunny stand-up comedy routine acted out and stretched to a feature-length film.
Bill Clark, FromTheBalcony
Surprisingly enough (in fact, I am shocked), this film gets a lot of laughs.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...it's hard not to be offended by a sequence in which an Arab man boards the airplane - much to the shock and horror of everyone around him.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Jennifer X

one of the stupidest movies i've seen in my life but oddly entertaining.
George K

One of the more ridiculous films I've ever seen. When it comes to "airplane comedies", the original "Airplane" from the 70's comes to mind. This to me is the industry standard and any aviation comedy that is released will be judged in comparison.… More
One of the more ridiculous films I've ever seen. When it comes to "airplane comedies", the original "Airplane" from the 70's comes to mind. This to me is the industry standard and any aviation comedy that is released will be judged in comparison. "Soul Plane" has some entertaining moments and the idea of a tripped out plane is cool at first, but it wears out its welcome quickly. I did like watching Sofia Vergara...what man wouldn't? :)
Lauren D

I had the extreme misfortune to watch this. It is in my list of the worst 5 movies ever (Juno tops it). It is not funny at all and is boring as hell. My brother and mum think it's hilarious, but they're idiots.
Lee K

snoop dogg as a pilot smoking blunts and shit was enough alone to keep me laughing thru this surprisingly funny movie
Chosen 7

Somewhat entertaining, retarded, and full of black stereotypes. I admit that I laughed at some parts but at the same time I shook my head and hoped it would end soon. Glad I didn't pay to go see it.
Kevin M

Blaxsploitation led by blacks, eh? If all you hear and see is stereotypical nonsense, it's only evident that you'll act just like your peers. In this case, if you watch this movie dozens of times (and surround yourself with thug posers and slutty hoodrats) you'll have… More
Blaxsploitation led by blacks, eh? If all you hear and see is stereotypical nonsense, it's only evident that you'll act just like your peers. In this case, if you watch this movie dozens of times (and surround yourself with thug posers and slutty hoodrats) you'll have no trouble blending in with this ghetto-turned-rich trash.
Barry L

Normally cant stand all this 'brother' rubbish but I had to laugh at this. Very silly