American Skyjacker

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American Skyjacker

2025

1h 37m

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Action

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In June of 1972, Martin McNally hijacked a 727 and jumped out of the back of the plane with $500,000, copying the legendary criminal DB Cooper. Complimented by cinematic reenactments, McNally tells this unbelievable true crime story in his own words in this action-packed documentary.

Linda Cook

OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)

Dec 8

4 stars

When the star of an action-packed true-crime documentary says the film is 'fantastic,' he knows what he's talking about!

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Joe Carlough

MovieJawn

Nov 23

...the film shows the rise in air travel and, with it, the skyjacker phenomenon. But in trying to make the connection between these twinned trends, the film raises questions it does not attempt to answer.

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Tom Atkinson

Film Threat

Nov 19

8/10

For a story so wild, the film’s achievement lies in its restraint. American Skyjacker is gripping without being lurid, stylish without leaning on cliché, and genuinely gripping from start to finish.

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Phong V

@phdiddy Dec 15

A really cool and interesting story. Everyone's heard of DB Cooper, but not of Martin McNally. The story takes you on a wild ride through this man's life, which ranges from insane and reckless to thoughtful and repentant. Despite some of the bad things he's done in his life, you find yourself cheering for him as the movie progresses. Great storytelling from the filmmakers and Mac himself. Free Mac!

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jen s

@Sheffja Dec 15

So well done! The story was gripping and the actors in the reinactment scenes were believable and spot on! Loved it! What a craaazy but brilliantly told true story!

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Lyndon U

@RT74163243 Dec 1

American Skyjacker is a well crafted doc that turns the real-life hijacking story of Martin McNally into a surprisingly human character study. It’s an exciting watch that feels both wild and unexpectedly personal.

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Joshua N

@RT63864123 Dec 1

American Skyjacker is one of those "I can’t believe I have never heard this story before!" docs. Incredibly well told, with real emotions, and complicated characters.

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Matthew S

@RT71993708 Nov 30

A fascinating look at recent history that feels ancient. Particularly great if you're from St. Louis.

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Michael W

@RT36045171 Nov 30

Very interesting original documentary with real life reenactment and first hand interviews from multiple people involved in the story. Gripping exciting and hard to believe such a crazy is true . Well worth the watch

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Martin McNally

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In June of 1972, Martin McNally hijacked a 727 and jumped out of the back of the plane with $500,000, copying the legendary criminal DB Cooper. Complimented by cinematic reenactments, McNally tells this unbelievable true crime story in his own words in this action-packed documentary.

Director: Eli Kooris, Joshua Shaffer
Screenwriter: Eli Kooris, Joshua Shaffer, Eli Kooris, Joshua Shaffer
Distributor: Pegalo Pictures
Production Co: Pegalo Pictures
Genre: Documentary, Action, History
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 10, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 17, 2025
Runtime: 1h 37m

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