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Mission: Impossible

1996·Movie·PG-13·111 min·7.0(10,008)

Expect the impossible.

When Ethan Hunt, the leader of a crack espionage team whose perilous operation has gone awry with no explanation, discovers that a mole has penetrated the CIA, he's surprised to learn that he's the prime suspect. To clear his name, Hunt now must ferret out the real double agent and, in the process, even the score.

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About Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible is a 1996 English-language adventure, action and thriller film directed by Brian De Palma. The cast is led by Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 10000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.

Mission: Impossible was produced by Paramount Pictures and Cruise/Wagner Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 22, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $80 million, it went on to gross $458 million worldwide.

Director
Brian De Palma
Writers
David Koepp, Robert Towne, Steven Zaillian
Release date
May 22, 1996
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$458 million
Production
Paramount Pictures, Cruise/Wagner Productions
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Mission: Impossible cast & crew

Mission: Impossible was directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Koepp, Robert Towne, and Steven Zaillian.

The cast features Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, Jon Voight as Jim Phelps, Emmanuelle Béart as Claire, Henry Czerny as Kittridge, Jean Reno as Krieger, and Ving Rhames as Luther.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Stephen H. Burum, and it was produced by Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner.

Is Mission: Impossible worth watching?

Mission: Impossible holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 10,008 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.

At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, action, and thriller, Mission: Impossible is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Mission: Impossible

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Cast of Mission: Impossible

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise

Ethan Hunt

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

Jim Phelps

Emmanuelle Béart

Emmanuelle Béart

Claire

Henry Czerny

Henry Czerny

Kittridge

Jean Reno

Jean Reno

Krieger

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

Luther

Kristin Scott Thomas

Kristin Scott Thomas

Sarah Davies

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Max

Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė

Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė

Hannah

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Valentina Yakunina

Drunken Female IMF Agent

Marek Vašut

Marek Vašut

Drunken Male IMF Agent

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Nathan Osgood

Kittridge Technician

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Mission: Impossible — FAQs

Where can I watch Mission: Impossible in United States?

Mission: Impossible is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in United States.

Is Mission: Impossible on Paramount Plus Premium?

Yes — Mission: Impossible is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.

What language is Mission: Impossible in?

Mission: Impossible is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Czech. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Mission: Impossible?

Mission: Impossible runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).

What is Mission: Impossible rated?

Mission: Impossible is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 10,008 ratings.

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