Synopsis
When terrorists seize control of an airliner, an intelligence analyst accompanies a commando unit for a midair boarding operation.
Scores
Overall Score
77.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
75.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
90.3%
Review Aggregate
59.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 31 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, political, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnypoliticalaction-packedupliftingsuspensefulcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Russell | 1996 | $3,972,000 | $7,941,000 | (est) |
| Halle Berry | 1996 | $1,000,000 source | $1,999,363 | reported |
| John Leguizamo | 1996 | $1,841,000 | $3,680,000 | (est) |
| Oliver Platt | 1996 | $1,000,000 source | $1,999,363 | reported |
| Joe Morton | 1996 | $1,287,000 | $2,574,000 | (est) |
| David Suchet | 1996 | $1,133,000 | $2,265,000 | (est) |
| Steven Seagal | 1996 | $1,017,000 | $2,034,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score62.0
RT critic review count42
Rotten Tomatoes audience score53.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes64,211
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1996 | $56,569,216 | $113,102,376 |
| International | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1996 | $56,569,216 | $113,102,376 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1996 | $28,284,608 | $56,551,188 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1996 | $36,834,000 | $73,644,523 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1996 | $43,638,000 | $87,248,186 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1996 | $14,142,304 | $28,275,594 |
| Total Revenues | 1996 | $122,898,912 | $245,719,491 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1996 | $55,000,000 | $109,964,944 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1996 | $14,288,000 (est) | $28,566,893 (est) |
| Participations | 1996 | $9,832,000 | $19,657,733 |
| Residuals ? | 1996 | $6,625,000 | $13,245,777 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1996 | $8,250,000 | $16,494,742 |
| Total Expenses | 1996 | $93,995,000 | $187,930,090 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1996 | $28,903,912 | $57,789,401 |
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