08/07/2025
Airborne (1993): A Chill Ride Packed with Surf Vibes and Street Smarts 🛼🌊🏒
Airborne is a quintessential ‘90s underdog sports comedy that mixes West Coast surfer cool with Midwest grit, starring Shane McDermott as Mitchell Goosen—a laid-back California teenager suddenly relocated to snowy Cincinnati, Ohio. Swapping his surfboard for inline skates, Mitchell sticks out like a sore thumb among the hockey-obsessed, rough-around-the-edges locals.
Mitchell’s fish-out-of-water journey leads to epic culture clashes, school drama, and eventual bonding with the local misfits—including a young, hilarious Seth Green as his cousin Wiley. But it’s the high-stakes downhill skate race climax—complete with death-defying speed, slick stunts, and killer 90s music—that seals Airborne’s cult classic status.
🛼 Why it still rolls:
A breezy, feel-good message about staying true to yourself while learning to adapt and grow.
Wildly fun action sequences—especially the iconic Devil’s Backbone race.
A killer 90s soundtrack and stylish cinematography that capture skate culture at its peak.
Early glimpses of future stars like Jack Black in a memorable supporting role.
Airborne is the perfect slice of ‘90s youth rebellion and sports movie charm—part coming-of-age, part extreme sports fantasy. Cool, underrated, and full of heart, it’s a gnarly ride from start to finish.