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Mission: Impossible

  • 19961996
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
432K
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Tom Cruise, Kristin Scott Thomas, Emmanuelle Béart, Jean Reno, Ving Rhames, and Ingeborga Dapkunaite in Mission: Impossible (1996)
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ActionAdventureThriller
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
432K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
592
289
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • Bruce Geller(television series)
    • David Koepp(story)
    • Steven Zaillian(story)
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Jon Voight
    • Emmanuelle Béart
    • 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
    • 524User reviews
    • 140Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
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    Videos5

    Mission: Impossible
    Trailer 1:58
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    The Legacy of Tom Cruise
    Clip 4:24
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    Mission: Impossible | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:28
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    'Happy Death Day 2U': Genre Tripping & Sequel Titles
    Interview 2:16
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    Roles That Tom Cruise Turned Down
    Video 2:22
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    Photos158

    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)

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    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    • Ethan Hunt
    Jon Voight
    Jon Voight
    • Jim Phelps
    Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart
    • Claire
    • (as Emmanuelle Beart)
    Henry Czerny
    Henry Czerny
    • Kittridge
    Jean Reno
    Jean Reno
    • Krieger
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Luther
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Sarah Davies
    • (as Kristin Scott-Thomas)
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Max
    Ingeborga Dapkunaite
    Ingeborga Dapkunaite
    • Hannah
    Valentina Yakunina
    Valentina Yakunina
    • Drunken Female IMF Agent
    Marek Vasut
    Marek Vasut
    • Drunken Male IMF Agent
    Nathan Osgood
    • Kittridge Technician
    John McLaughlin
    John McLaughlin
    • TV Interviewer
    Rolf Saxon
    • CIA Analyst William Donloe
    Karel Dobrý
    Karel Dobrý
    • Matthias
    Andreas Wisniewski
    Andreas Wisniewski
    • Max's Companion
    David Shaeffer
    • Diplomat Rand Housman
    Rudolf Pechan
    • Mayor Brandl
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • Bruce Geller(television series)
      • David Koepp(story) (screenplay)
      • Steven Zaillian(story)
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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 reviews524

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    8/10
    Very clever thriller
    For those who have not seen the original Mission Impossible, it is a real shame. While the other flicks offer plenty of explosions and cool action sequences, the original remains the best for it's interesting plot twists, some decent acting, and a well developed element of suspense that's lacking in the later pictures.

    To reveal any of the plot would be a disservice: it certainly has some pretty interesting occurrences that should be seen for full effect. What really makes this great though is De Palma's direction. Unlike the later flicks, key scenes are drawn out: there is a real Spense of suspense that is rarely achieved. Three key action scenes come to mind, and there all extremely cool: it's just a shame that Criuse couldn't enlist the services of more experienced director's later in the franchise.

    A memorable, well executed thriller.
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    • benturkalj
    • May 18, 2006

    FAQ19

    • 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?

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 1996 (United States)
      • United States
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      • English
      • French
      • Czech
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    • Filming locations
      • Charles Bridge, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Cruise/Wagner Productions
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    • 1 hour 50 minutes
      • Color
      • DTS
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