Mission: Impossible(1996)
“Expect the impossible.”
Overview
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.
Director
Brian De Palma
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$80M
Revenue
$458M
Cast
Tom Cruise
as Ethan Hunt
Jon Voight
as Jim Phelps
Emmanuelle Béart
as Claire
Henry Czerny
as Kittridge
Jean Reno
as Krieger
Ving Rhames
as Luther
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Sarah Davies
Vanessa Redgrave
as Max
Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
as Hannah
Valentina Yakunina
as Drunken Female IMF Agent
Marek Vašut
as Drunken Male IMF Agent
Nathan Osgood
as Kittridge Technician
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$80M
Box Office
$458M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Cruise/Wagner Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mission: Impossible?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Mission: Impossible (1996).
What is Mission: Impossible about?▼
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.
Who directed Mission: Impossible?▼
Mission: Impossible was directed by Brian De Palma and released in 1996. It is a adventure, action, thriller film.
How long is Mission: Impossible?▼
Mission: Impossible has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Mission: Impossible?▼
The cast of Mission: Impossible includes Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, Jon Voight as Jim Phelps, Emmanuelle Béart as Claire, Henry Czerny as Kittridge, Jean Reno as Krieger and more.
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