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Anaconda (1997)

“When you can't breathe, you can't scream.”

5.3/10 · 2,907 votes 1h 30m pg-13 AdventureThrillerHorror

#109 of 113 films from 1997 #1552 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Luis Llosa · Written by Jack Epps Jr., Jim Cash, Hans Bauer

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Overview

A 'National Geographic' film crew is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who takes them along on his quest to capture the world's largest — and deadliest — snake.

Cast

Jennifer Lopezas Terri Flores
Jon Voightas Paul Serone
Kari Wühreras Denise Kalberg
Ice Cubeas Danny Rich
Eric Stoltzas Dr. Steven Cale
Jonathan Hydeas Warren Westridge
Danny Trejoas Poacher
Vincent Castellanosas Mateo
Owen Wilsonas Gary Dixon
Frank Welkeras Anaconda (voice)
Gary A. Heckeras Anaconda (voice)

Facts

Release dateApril 11, 1997
Runtime90 min (1h 30m) — shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAdventure, Thriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$136,885,767 (3.0× budget)
IMDbtt0118615

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The SpecialistThe Specialist1994 · ★ 6.0 · 1h 50m

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Questions

How long is Anaconda?
Anaconda runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is Anaconda worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.3/10 across 2,907 votes, which places it #109 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 4%) and #1552 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Anaconda?
Anaconda was directed by Luis Llosa. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Specialist (1994).
Who stars in Anaconda?
Jennifer Lopez as Terri Flores; Jon Voight as Paul Serone; Kari Wührer as Denise Kalberg; Ice Cube as Danny Rich; Eric Stoltz as Dr. Steven Cale; Jonathan Hyde as Warren Westridge.
What is Anaconda rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Anaconda?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/53891.

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