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Armageddon (1998)

โ€œFor love. For honor. For mankind.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 8,862 votes 2h 31m pg-13 ActionAdventureThrillerScience-fiction

#57 of 123 films from 1998 #821 of 2168 in action

Directed by Michael Bay ยท Written by Jonathan Hensleigh, J.J. Abrams, Robert Roy Pool

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Overview

When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.

Cast

Bruce Willisas Harry S. Stamper
Billy Bob Thorntonas Dan Truman
Ben Affleckas A.J. Frost
Liv Tyleras Grace Stamper
Will Pattonas Chick
Steve Buscemias Rockhound
William Fichtneras Willie Sharp
Owen Wilsonas Oscar
Michael Clarke Duncanas Bear
Peter Stormareas Lev Andropov
Ken Hudson Campbellas Max
Jessica Steenas Jennifer Watts
Keith Davidas General Kimsey
Chris Ellisas Flight Director Clark

Facts

Release dateJuly 1, 1998
Runtime151 min (2h 31m) โ€” longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$140,000,000
Box office$553,799,566 (4.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120591

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Questions

How long is Armageddon?
Armageddon runs 151 minutes (2h 31m), which is long for a action โ€” plan for it.
Is Armageddon worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 8,862 votes, which places it #57 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 54%) and #821 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Armageddon?
Armageddon was directed by Michael Bay. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016), The Rock (1996), Pearl Harbor (2001).
Who stars in Armageddon?
Bruce Willis as Harry S. Stamper; Billy Bob Thornton as Dan Truman; Ben Affleck as A.J. Frost; Liv Tyler as Grace Stamper; Will Patton as Chick; Steve Buscemi as Rockhound.
What is Armageddon rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Armageddon?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12968.

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