Unless you are the most AvGeeky of AvGeeks, let’s be honest — flying can be a little boring. You’re smushed in a seat for hours on end, with not much to do except avoid making eye contact with your neighbor.That’s why in-flight entertainment has become such a crucial part of any airplane journey. Many airlines want to make sure your’e occupied and satisfied over the course of your journey. No two airlines have exactly the same options or format for their IFE — some carriers offer seat back screens at every seat, while some are staunchly in the bring-your-own-device camp (and of course, some low-cost carriers save money by not offering it at all). That said, there are some commonalities, and you can still see some trends in what people wanted to watch on planes this year.Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more airline news.Here are the top three movies and TV shows screened in 2019 on the airlines that agreed to provide TPG with their info.American AirlinesNote: American Airlines was only able to provide data for content viewed on seat back screens on international widebody flights.MoviesAquamanBohemian RhapsodyA Star is BornTV ShowsAA NBC SpecialFriendsAustin City LimitsUnited AirlinesMoviesCrazy Rich AsiansA Star is BornBohemian RhapsodyTV ShowsSign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.The Big Bang TheoryFriendsGame of ThronesSouthwest AirlinesMoviesA Star is BornCrazy Rich AsiansAquamanTV ShowsChoppedThe OfficeFriendsAlaska AirlinesMoviesCrazy Rich AsiansA Star is BornCaptain MarvelTV ShowsThe Big Bang TheoryFriendsYoung SheldonJetBlueNote: JetBlue only confirmed top movie options on their flights.MoviesA Star is BornThe Lion KingAquamanWhat’s your favorite in-flight movie or TV show? Tell us in the comments below.
