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Mission: Impossible

  • 19961996
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
419K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
90
20
Tom Cruise, Kristin Scott Thomas, Emmanuelle Béart, Jean Reno, Ving Rhames, and Ingeborga Dapkunaite in Mission: Impossible (1996)
Theatrical Trailer from Paramount
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  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Thriller
An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization.An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization.An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
419K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
90
20
  • Director
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • Bruce Geller(television series)
    • David Koepp(story)
    • Steven Zaillian(story)
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Jon Voight
    • Emmanuelle Béart
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • Bruce Geller(television series)
    • David Koepp(story)
    • Steven Zaillian(story)
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Jon Voight
    • Emmanuelle Béart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 511User reviews
    • 196Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 17 nominations

    Videos6

    Mission: Impossible
    Trailer 1:58
    Mission: Impossible
    Mission: Impossible | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:28
    Mission: Impossible | Anniversary Mashup
    'Happy Death Day 2U': Genre Tripping & Sequel Titles
    Interview 2:16
    'Happy Death Day 2U': Genre Tripping & Sequel Titles
    Lana Condor of "Deadly Class" Wants to School Her Classmates With These Movies
    Video 1:57
    Lana Condor of "Deadly Class" Wants to School Her Classmates With These Movies
    Roles That Tom Cruise Turned Down
    Video 2:22
    Roles That Tom Cruise Turned Down

    Photos154

    Emmanuelle Béart in Mission: Impossible (1996)
    Tom Cruise and Jean Reno in Mission: Impossible (1996)
    Tom Cruise, Emmanuelle Béart, Jean Reno, and Ving Rhames in Mission: Impossible (1996)
    Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996)
    Tom Cruise and Emmanuelle Béart in Mission: Impossible (1996)
    Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996)
    Emmanuelle Béart in Mission: Impossible (1996)
    Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996)
    Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996)
    Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996)
    Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996)
    Ving Rhames in Mission: Impossible (1996)

    Top cast

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    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    • Ethan Huntas Ethan Hunt
    Jon Voight
    Jon Voight
    • Jim Phelpsas Jim Phelps
    Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart
    • Claireas Claire
    • (as Emmanuelle Beart)
    Henry Czerny
    Henry Czerny
    • Kittridgeas Kittridge
    Jean Reno
    Jean Reno
    • Kriegeras Krieger
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Lutheras Luther
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Sarah Daviesas Sarah Davies
    • (as Kristin Scott-Thomas)
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Maxas Max
    Ingeborga Dapkunaite
    Ingeborga Dapkunaite
    • Hannahas Hannah
    Valentina Yakunina
    Valentina Yakunina
    • Drunken Female IMF Agentas Drunken Female IMF Agent
    Marek Vasut
    Marek Vasut
    • Drunken Male IMF Agentas Drunken Male IMF Agent
    Nathan Osgood
    • Kittridge Technicianas Kittridge Technician
    John McLaughlin
    John McLaughlin
    • TV Intervieweras TV Interviewer
    Rolf Saxon
    Rolf Saxon
    • CIA Analyst William Donloeas CIA Analyst William Donloe
    Karel Dobrý
    Karel Dobrý
    • Matthiasas Matthias
    Andreas Wisniewski
    Andreas Wisniewski
    • Max's Companionas Max's Companion
    David Shaeffer
    • Diplomat Rand Housmanas Diplomat Rand Housman
    Rudolf Pechan
    • Mayor Brandlas Mayor Brandl
    • Director
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • Bruce Geller(television series)
      • David Koepp(story) (screenplay)
      • Steven Zaillian(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While filming the famous scene where Tom Cruise drops from the ceiling and hovers inches above the ground, Cruise's head kept hitting the floor until he got the idea to put coins in his shoes for balance.
    • Goofs
      Although some would consider a computer room equipped with the three high-tech security systems, meant to prevent any intrusion, as missing the "most basic security measure" of video surveillance, video surveillance is often not permitted in highly classified areas where there is a risk that unauthorized personnel - such as the security personnel - may see the material. The security personnel may theoretically be cleared for that classification but they would not have a "need to know" the information contained within AND video surveillance visible in another area would defy the measures taken to keep the information in a secure room.

      However, a simple device to lock out the keyboard, of any other I/O devices or ports, when there was no authorised operator officially present, would be simple to implement, very efficient, and pose zero potential for information leakage.
    • Quotes

      Ethan Hunt: [sitting in an outdoor café] So, how does it feel to be a solid citizen again?

      Luther Stickell: Man, I don't know. I'm gonna miss bein' disreputable.

      Ethan Hunt: Well, Luther, if it makes you feel any better, I'll always think of you that way.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits contain several plot points from the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      The in-joke where Tom Cruise goes online with his laptop by typing in, not Usenet, but Crusenet, has been changed in the US DVD versions to where he types "internet access."
    • Connections
      Edited into Las Vegas: Father of the Bride (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From Mission: Impossible
      By Lalo Schifrin

      Performed by Larry Mullen Jr. & Adam Clayton

      Produced by Larry Mullen Jr. with David Beal

      Courtesy of Island Records, Inc.

      Contains sample from the original soundtrack recording of "Mission: Impossible Theme"

      Conducted by Lalo Schifrin

      Courtesy of GNP Crescendo Records and Paramount Pictures

    User reviews511

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    the plot was great
    Everyone seems to complain that the plot in this film is too confusing, but just because you don't 'get' it doesn't mean it's a bad movie. I thought that the plot was superb; it may be a little difficult to follow, but with a little thought it isn't at all hard to understand. It is refreshing to have a big budget thriller with a clever plot, not just masses of pyrotechnics and gunplay.
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    • Dr. Nick Riviera
    • Jun 25, 2000

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    FAQ17

    • The guard at the elevator didn't introduce himself so how did Ethan know he was a sergeant?
    • Why did Jim take the Gideon bible from the Drake hotel in Chicago and place it in the safe house in Prague?
    • What is "Mission: Impossible" about?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Czech
    • Also known as
      • Nhiệm Vụ Bất Khả Thi
    • Filming locations
      • Charles Bridge, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Cruise/Wagner Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $180,981,856
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $45,436,830
      • May 26, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $457,696,391
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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