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Executive Decision (1996)

โ€œFive miles above the earth, an elite team of six men must make an air to air transfer, in order to save 400 lives on board a 747...and 40 million below.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 1,071 votes 2h 12m r ActionAdventureThrillerDrama

#63 of 95 films from 1996 #1232 of 2168 in action

Directed by Stuart Baird ยท Written by Jim Thomas, John Thomas

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Overview

Terrorists hijack a 747 inbound to Washington D.C., demanding the release of their imprisoned leader. Intelligence expert David Grant suspects another reason and he is soon the reluctant member of a special assault team that is assigned to intercept the plane and hijackers.

Cast

Kurt Russellas David Grant
Steven Seagalas Lt. Colonel Austin Travis
Halle Berryas Jean
John Leguizamoas Rat
Oliver Plattas Cahill
Joe Mortonas Cappy
David Suchetas Nagi Hassan
BD Wongas Louie
Len Cariouas Secretary of Defense Charles White
Whip Hubleyas Baker
Andreas Katsulasas Jaffa
Mary Ellen Trainoras Allison
Marla Maplesas Nancy
J.T. Walshas Senator Mavros

Facts

Release dateMarch 15, 1996
Runtime132 min (2h 12m) โ€” longer as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$55,000,000
Box office$121,969,216 (2.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0116253

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Questions

How long is Executive Decision?
Executive Decision runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Is Executive Decision worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,071 votes, which places it #63 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 35%) and #1232 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Executive Decision?
Executive Decision was directed by Stuart Baird. Other well-rated titles by the same director: U.S. Marshals (1998), Star Trek: Nemesis (2002).
Who stars in Executive Decision?
Kurt Russell as David Grant; Steven Seagal as Lt. Colonel Austin Travis; Halle Berry as Jean; John Leguizamo as Rat; Oliver Platt as Cahill; Joe Morton as Cappy.
What is Executive Decision rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Executive Decision?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5477.

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