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Mission: Impossible (1996)

“Expect the impossible.”

7.0/10 · 10,310 votes 1h 51m pg-13 ActionAdventureThriller

#23 of 95 films from 1996 #622 of 2168 in action

Directed by Brian De Palma · Written by Robert Towne, David Koepp, Steven Zaillian, Bruce Geller

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Overview

When Ethan Hunt, the leader of a crack espionage team whose perilous operation has gone awry with no explanation, discovers that a mole has penetrated the CIA, he's surprised to learn that he's the prime suspect. To clear his name, Hunt now must ferret out the real double agent and, in the process, even the score.

Cast

Tom Cruiseas Ethan Hunt
Jon Voightas Jim Phelps
Emmanuelle Béartas Claire
Henry Czernyas Kittridge
Jean Renoas Krieger
Ving Rhamesas Luther
Kristin Scott Thomasas Sarah Davies
Vanessa Redgraveas Max
Ingeborga Dapkūnaitėas Hannah
Valentina Yakuninaas Drunken Female IMF Agent
Marek Vašutas Drunken Male IMF Agent
Nathan Osgoodas Kittridge Technician
John McLaughlinas TV Interviewer
Rolf Saxonas CIA Analyst William Donloe

Facts

Release dateMay 22, 1996
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) — about the same as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$80,000,000
Box office$457,696,391 (5.7× budget)
IMDbtt0117060

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Questions

How long is Mission: Impossible?
Mission: Impossible runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Mission: Impossible worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 10,310 votes, which places it #23 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 77%) and #622 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Mission: Impossible?
Mission: Impossible was directed by Brian De Palma. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scarface (1983), The Untouchables (1987), Carlito's Way (1993).
Who stars in Mission: Impossible?
Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt; Jon Voight as Jim Phelps; Emmanuelle Béart as Claire; Henry Czerny as Kittridge; Jean Reno as Krieger; Ving Rhames as Luther.
What is Mission: Impossible rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mission: Impossible?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11503.

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