Why Is Everyone Always Watching This Movie on Airplanes?

From TikTok trends to airline entertainment systems, here's why 'Crazy Rich Asians' has become the comfort movie travelers watch again and again at 35,000 feet.“I watched Crazy Rich Asians,” Meredith Marks insisted. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star used the 2018 rom-com as her defense when accused of bullying castmate Britani Bateman for the entirety of the group’s flight home from a yachting trip off Canouan Island. It was season six of the hit Bravo show. Castmates alleged Marks was not only yelling and screaming, but also shaking Bateman’s chair and pouring wine on her seat during their many hours of shared air travel. But Marks, who holds a law degree from Northwestern and knows a thing or two about alibis, insisted that it would be impossible for her to engage in such behavior while thoroughly enjoying the Jon M. Chu film from her seatback screen. But when pressed about the film’s ending, Marks was completely clueless. She said she... EXPLORE THE WORLD LIKE A LOCAL Unlock exclusive content, tools and guides for your next unforgettable adventure. Members-only insider content Unlimited access to Fodor's AI assitant Instant, free e-Guidebook Unlimited AI Exclusive Content Early Access Everything included in the monthly version. A free e-guidebook as a gift (valued up to $26.99) each year.