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Mission: Impossible

"Expect the impossible."

May 22, 1996 1h 51m 7.0/10 (9,724 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Mission: Impossible is a adventure/action film. directed by Brian De Palma.

Starring Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, and Emmanuelle Béart

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 22, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (9,724 votes)
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Budget $80M Production budget
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Box Office $457.7M 5.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$80,000,000
Revenue
$457,696,391

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Cruise/Wagner Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Who directed Mission: Impossible?

Mission: Impossible was directed by Brian De Palma.

How long is Mission: Impossible?

Mission: Impossible has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was Mission: Impossible released?

Mission: Impossible was released on May 22, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mission: Impossible?

The main cast of Mission: Impossible includes Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Henry Czerny, Jean Reno.

Is Mission: Impossible worth watching?

Mission: Impossible has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 9,724 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.