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Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds

Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds

Documentary · 2025

The elite pilots of the Air Force Thunderbirds display exceptional skill, trust and courage during a high-stakes training season.

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Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds

2025 Documentary 1h 31m

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6.9 / 10

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The elite pilots of the Air Force Thunderbirds display exceptional skill, trust and courage during a high-stakes training season.

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Directed by

Matt Wilcox

Rob Reider

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Justin Elliott

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Eric Tise

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Zachary Taylor

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Jake Impellizzeri

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Matt Jolley

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Mark D. Kelly

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Court is in session

Put Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.