Sudden Death
“Terror goes into overtime.”
When a man's daughter is suddenly taken during a championship hockey game – with the captors demanding a billion dollars by game's end – he frantically sets a plan in motion to rescue her and abort an impending explosion before the final buzzer.
Where to watch Sudden Death in United States
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Where is Sudden Death streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Globoplay | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Sudden Death
Sudden Death is a 1995 English-language action, drama and thriller film directed by Peter Hyams. The cast is led by Jean-Claude Van Damme, Powers Boothe, Raymond J. Barry. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Sudden Death was produced by Shattered Productions, Universal Pictures, and Imperial Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on October 27, 1995, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $64 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Hyams
- Writers
- Gene Quintano, Karen Elise Baldwin
- Release date
- October 27, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $64 million
- Production
- Shattered Productions, Universal Pictures, Imperial Entertainment
Sudden Death cast & crew
Sudden Death was directed by Peter Hyams and written by Gene Quintano and Karen Elise Baldwin.
The cast features Jean-Claude Van Damme as Darren Francis Thomas McCord, Powers Boothe as Joshua Foss, Raymond J. Barry as Vice President Daniel Bender, Whittni Wright as Emily McCord, Ross Malinger as Tyler McCord, and Dorian Harewood as Matthew Hallmark.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Debney, cinematography is by Peter Hyams, and it was produced by Moshe Diamant and Howard Baldwin.
Is Sudden Death worth watching?
Sudden Death holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 812 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and thriller, Sudden Death is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sudden Death
Sudden Death isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Sudden Death
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Darren Francis Thomas McCord
Powers Boothe
Joshua Foss
Raymond J. Barry
Vice President Daniel Bender
Whittni Wright
Emily McCord
Ross Malinger
Tyler McCord
Dorian Harewood
Matthew Hallmark
Kate McNeil
Kathi
Michael Gaston
Hickey
Audra Lindley
Mrs. Ferrara
Brian Delate
Blair
Steve Aronson
Dooley
Michael R. Aubele
Ace
Sudden Death — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sudden Death in United States?
Sudden Death is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Sudden Death in?
Sudden Death is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sudden Death?
Sudden Death runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is Sudden Death rated?
Sudden Death is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 812 ratings.
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