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Snakes on a Plane

  • 2006
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Samuel L. Jackson and Nathan Phillips in Snakes on a Plane (2006)
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An FBI agent takes on a plane full of deadly venomous snakes, deliberately released to kill a witness being flown from Honolulu to Los Angeles to testify against a mob boss.An FBI agent takes on a plane full of deadly venomous snakes, deliberately released to kill a witness being flown from Honolulu to Los Angeles to testify against a mob boss.An FBI agent takes on a plane full of deadly venomous snakes, deliberately released to kill a witness being flown from Honolulu to Los Angeles to testify against a mob boss.

  • Director
    • David R. Ellis
  • Writers
    • John Heffernan
    • Sebastian Gutierrez
    • David Dalessandro
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Julianna Margulies
    • Nathan Phillips
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    147K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,278
    538
    • Director
      • David R. Ellis
    • Writers
      • John Heffernan
      • Sebastian Gutierrez
      • David Dalessandro
    • Stars
      • Samuel L. Jackson
      • Julianna Margulies
      • Nathan Phillips
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 286Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Snakes On A Plane Scene: Scenario
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    Snakes On A Plane Scene: Angry Mob
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    Snakes On A Plane Scene: Enough
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    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Neville Flynn
    Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies
    • Claire Miller
    Nathan Phillips
    Nathan Phillips
    • Sean Jones
    Rachel Blanchard
    Rachel Blanchard
    • Mercedes
    Flex Alexander
    Flex Alexander
    • Three G's
    Kenan Thompson
    Kenan Thompson
    • Troy
    Keith Dallas
    Keith Dallas
    • Big Leroy
    • (as Keith [Blackman] Dallas)
    Lin Shaye
    Lin Shaye
    • Grace
    Bruce James
    Bruce James
    • Ken
    Sunny Mabrey
    Sunny Mabrey
    • Tiffany
    Casey Dubois
    • Curtis
    Daniel Hogarth
    • Tommy
    Gerard Plunkett
    Gerard Plunkett
    • Paul
    Terry Chen
    Terry Chen
    • Chen Leong
    Elsa Pataky
    Elsa Pataky
    • Maria
    Emily Holmes
    Emily Holmes
    • Ashley
    Tygh Runyan
    Tygh Runyan
    • Tyler
    Mark Houghton
    Mark Houghton
    • John Sanders
    • Director
      • David R. Ellis
    • Writers
      • John Heffernan
      • Sebastian Gutierrez
      • David Dalessandro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      (At around forty-four minutes) When the male flight attendant puts the snake in the microwave, he can be seen hitting the "snake" preset button on that microwave, a somewhat unusual preset for a microwave.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 27 mins) Flynn tells the passengers to hold their breaths before he shoots the windows, thereby depressurizing the interior of the plane. In reality, if a person holds their breath during depressurization, a 'lung over-expansion injury' can occur. This is why scuba divers are taught "Never hold your breath".
    • Quotes

      Neville Flynn: Enough is *enough*!

      [the terrified passengers on the plane turn to Neville]

      Neville Flynn: I have *had* it with these motherfucking *snakes* on this motherfucking *plane*! Everybody strap in!

      [draws his handgun]

      Neville Flynn: I'm about to open some fuckin' windows.

    • Crazy credits
      Before the credits, there is a quick flash of a open-mouthed snake ready to bite the camera. During the credits, Cobra Starship's "Snakes on a Plane (Bring It!)" music video plays.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD contains some deleted scenes:
      • A scene where Mercedes talks to the newlywed couple in the airport.
      • The scene where Eddie Kim fights his opponent is prolonged.
      • A scene where you see all the passengers board the plane.
      • The dialog between Three Gs and Mercedes is prolonged.
      • More dialogs in the first meeting between Agent Flynn and Claire.
      • The attack on Mrs. Bova is prolonged.
      • A scene where Three Gs and Mercedes talk about a music video.
      • The newlywed woman complains that she never will have children.
      • A short scene between the newlyweds when they prepare to crash.
      • More dialog in the final scene between Flynn and Claire.
    • Connections
      Featured in Pure Venom: The Making of 'Snakes on a Plane' (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Lovely Day
      Written and Performed by Donavon Frankenreiter
      Courtesy of Lost Highway Records

    User reviews1.1K

    Featured review
    5/10

    Buckle up for turbulence in snake form

    "Snakes on a Plane" is a movie that practically reviews itself. The concept is the pitch, and the pitch is the movie. Snakes, a plane, and Samuel L. Jackson. Simple as that. The problem? The execution doesnt live up to the hype.

    The film is far too restrained. It doesnt lean into its campy premise enough to be hilarious, nor does it crank up the tension to become a proper thriller. The movie sticks to a pretty safe formula. Predictable kills, mediocre effects, and a thunderstorm because of course theres a thunderstorm.

    "Snakes on a Plane" is definitely best enjoyed in a packed theater, watching it solo on the couch? Not the same vibe.
    • GreenmanReviews
    • Jan 15, 2025
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 18, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Serpientes a bordo
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Mutual Film Company
      • Meradin Zweite Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $33,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,020,814
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,850,000
      • Aug 20, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $62,022,014
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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