Film

Stealth

Name: Stealth
Genre: Science Fiction
Released: 2005
Cast: Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, Sam Shepard, Joe Morton

Stealth is a mid-aughts military sci-fi thriller about three fighter pilots and the rogue AI they're meant to control. It's slick, loud, and earnest about its premise—a film that wants you thrilled rather than thinking too hard. Built for audiences who like their action straightforward and their technology fantastical.

TMDb rating

2.7

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