IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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YOUR RATING
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.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 17 nominations total
Emmanuelle Béart
- Claire
- (as Emmanuelle Beart)
Kristin Scott Thomas
- Sarah Davies
- (as Kristin Scott-Thomas)
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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- TriviaWhile 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.
- GoofsAlthough 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 creditsThe opening credits contain several plot points from the movie.
- Alternate versionsThe 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."
- ConnectionsEdited into Las Vegas: Father of the Bride (2006)
- SoundtracksThe Mission: Impossible Theme
Written by Lalo Schifrin
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Misión: Imposible
- Filming locations
- Charles Bridge, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic(Jim's fall into the Vltava)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- 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
- Runtime
- 1h 50m(110 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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