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Movie Info

Release Date: March 15, 1996
Runtime: 132 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (9)
Genres:
Drama Action Thriller Adventure
Budget: $55,000,000
Revenue: $121,969,216
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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62%
Tomatometer
62
62/100
Metacritic
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6.3/10
TMDB
1,019 votes
⭐
6.5/10
IMDb
65,194 votes
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Executive Decision

1996

"One choice can change everything."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Momento crΓ­tico? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Einsame Entscheidung - Executive Decision? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: DecisΓ£o CrΓ­tica? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Decizie Executiva? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Έ SR: Konačna odluka? All international titles (9) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $55,000,000
Revenue: $121,969,216
Profit $66,969,216
ROI +121.8% (2.2x)

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Executive Decision is directed by Stuart Baird .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#survival 65 #flashback 60 #shootout 59 #terrorism 56 #airplane 42 #rescue 40 #explosion 38 #hostage 36 #bomb 24 #surveillance 22 #deception 20 #disaster 18 #hand to hand combat 10 #hijacking 8 #panic 7

Trivia & Fun Facts about Executive Decision

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  • Stuart Baird, who directed Executive Decision, was also known for his work as an editor on films such as The Untouchables and The Hunt for Red October, which contributed to his ability to create suspenseful pacing in this action thriller.

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  • During the production, the filmmakers used a combination of practical effects and miniatures to depict the 747's mid-air sequences, which helped create a realistic sense of scale and danger.

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  • Steven Seagal's character, Lieutenant Colonel Austin Travis, was originally intended to have a much larger role but was killed off early in the film, surprising audiences and creating a significant shift in the plot.

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  • In one scene, Kurt Russell's character, David Grant, uses a specific tactical maneuver referred to as 'the Zulu time,' which is a real-world military term related to coordinating time across different time zones.

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  • The film features a notable cameo by actor John Leguizamo, who plays a pivotal role as a member of the special assault team, showcasing his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles.

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  • There is a continuity error in one scene where a character's shirt changes color between shots, which went unnoticed during filming but was spotted by attentive viewers.

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  • Kurt Russell and director Stuart Baird worked together again on the 2002 film Dark Blue, further solidifying their collaborative relationship in the action genre.

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