The Mystery of D.B. Cooper is a crime documentary film that sheds light on the curious case of D.B. Cooper. Through a series of real-life interviews, the movie conveys the mystery of the infamous case that took place in 1971. After hijacking a flight with a bomb threat, Cooper successfully extracted $200,000 as ransom. However, he vanished mid-air after receiving his money, prompting the authorities to sanction a massive manhunt. Decades later, the investigators are yet to uncover a single clue about Cooper’s mysterious escape.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Mystery of D.B. Cooper via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is The Mystery of D.B. Cooper available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Mystery of D.B. Cooper is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The 87-minute documentary centers around the infamous case of D.B. Cooper, which took place on November 24th, 1971. During the build-up to a routine Northwest Airlines flight from Portland to Seattle, a man assuming the identity of D.B. Cooper boarded the plane and went on to hijack the flight. Threatening the on-board passengers with a supposed bomb, he demanded $200,000 in ransom, along with four parachutes. The flight took off for the second time in Seattle after the meeting of Cooper’s demands and the release of the passengers. However, somewhere above Washington State, Cooper jumped out of the plane with his money and a parachute, never to be found again.
The thrilling documentary features a hoard of victims, flight crew, as well as FBI investigators who unfortunately found themselves at the heart of this mysterious case. The cast includes the primary suspect, Duane Weber, his wife Jo Weber, air stewardess Tina Mucklow, co-pilot William Rataczak, passenger Bill Mitchell, and retired FBI agent Bob Fuhriman, among others.
Watch The Mystery of D.B. Cooper streaming via HBO Max
The Mystery of D.B. Cooper is available to watch on HBO Max. The Warner Bros Discovery streaming service packs a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original programming. Alongside content from titles like DC Comics, Harry Potter, and more, Max is also home to shows from Magnolia Network.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max by following these steps:
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- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
The synopsis for The Mystery of D.B. Cooper is as follows:
“This documentary brings to life the stories of four people believed by their family and friends to be “DB Cooper,” a man who hijacked a 727 flying out of Seattle and jumped from the plane over the wilds of Washington State with a parachute and $200,000, never to be heard from again.”
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