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Mission: Impossible

  • 1996
  • PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
507K
YOUR RATING
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996)
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One-Person Army ActionSpyUrban AdventureActionAdventureThriller

An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization.An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization.An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization.

  • Director
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • Bruce Geller
    • David Koepp
    • Steven Zaillian
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Jon Voight
    • Emmanuelle Béart
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    507K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • Bruce Geller
      • David Koepp
      • Steven Zaillian
    • Stars
      • Tom Cruise
      • Jon Voight
      • Emmanuelle Béart
    • 660User reviews
    • 130Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    • Ethan Hunt
    Jon Voight
    Jon Voight
    • Jim Phelps
    Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart
    • Claire
    • (as Emmanuelle Beart)
    Henry Czerny
    Henry Czerny
    • Kittridge
    Jean Reno
    Jean Reno
    • Krieger
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Luther
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Sarah Davies
    • (as Kristin Scott-Thomas)
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Max
    Ingeborga Dapkunaite
    Ingeborga Dapkunaite
    • Hannah
    Valentina Yakunina
    Valentina Yakunina
    • Drunken Female IMF Agent
    Marek Vasut
    Marek Vasut
    • Drunken Male IMF Agent
    Nathan Osgood
    • Kittridge Technician
    John McLaughlin
    John McLaughlin
    • TV Interviewer
    Rolf Saxon
    Rolf Saxon
    • CIA Analyst William Donloe
    Karel Dobrý
    Karel Dobrý
    • Matthias
    Andreas Wisniewski
    Andreas Wisniewski
    • Max's Companion
    David Shaeffer
    • Diplomat Rand Housman
    Rudolf Pechan
    • Mayor Brandl
    • Director
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • Bruce Geller
      • David Koepp
      • Steven Zaillian
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews660

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Mission: Impossible' is a thrilling action film with a gripping plot and suspenseful atmosphere. Tom Cruise's performance as Ethan Hunt is lauded, alongside Jon Voight and Ving Rhames. Brian De Palma's direction, special effects, and cinematography are praised. However, some find the plot convoluted and certain scenes less believable. Despite criticisms, it is seen as a strong franchise start.
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    8ccthemovieman-1

    Confusing, But Still Fun To Watch

    8THFC

    A tense thriller that is not (despite popular belief) impossible to follow.

    8Dr. Nick Riviera

    the plot was great

    8The_Void

    Slick and stylish action flick

    7TheUnknown837-1

    call it a guilty pleasure

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While filming the famous scene where Tom Cruise drops from the ceiling and hovers inches above the ground, Cruise's head kept hitting the floor until he got the idea to put coins in his shoes for balance.
    • Goofs
      Although some would consider a computer room equipped with the three high-tech security systems, meant to prevent any intrusion, as missing the "most basic security measure" of video surveillance, video surveillance is often not permitted in highly classified areas where there is a risk that unauthorized personnel - such as the security personnel - may see the material. The security personnel may theoretically be cleared for that classification but they would not have a "need to know" the information contained within AND video surveillance visible in another area would defy the measures taken to keep the information in a secure room.

      However, a simple device to lock out the keyboard, of any other I/O devices or ports, when there was no authorised operator officially present, would be simple to implement, very efficient, and pose zero potential for information leakage.
    • Quotes

      Ethan Hunt: [sitting in an outdoor café] So, how does it feel to be a solid citizen again?

      Luther Stickell: Man, I don't know. I'm gonna miss bein' disreputable.

      Ethan Hunt: Well, Luther, if it makes you feel any better, I'll always think of you that way.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits contain several plot points from the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      The in-joke where Tom Cruise goes online with his laptop by typing in, not Usenet, but Crusenet, has been changed in the US DVD versions to where he types "internet access."
    • Connections
      Edited into Las Vegas: Father of the Bride (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      The Mission: Impossible Theme
      Written by Lalo Schifrin

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    FAQ32

    • How long is Mission: Impossible?Powered by Alexa
    • The guard at the elevator didn't introduce himself so how did Ethan know he was a sergeant?
    • How does Ethan have so much information on the room where the other half of the NOC list is kept?
    • Is it Kittridge's voice on the video describing the mission to Phelps on the plane?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Czech
    • Also known as
      • Misión: Imposible
    • Filming locations
      • Charles Bridge, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic(Jim's fall into the Vltava)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Cruise/Wagner Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $180,981,856
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $45,436,830
      • May 26, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $457,696,391
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 50m(110 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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