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Maximum Risk

1996·Movie
1h 40min·R
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality3
  • Rewatchability2

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

The other side of safe.

Alain Moreau's investigation into the death of his identical twin brother leads him from the beauty of the south of France to the mean streets of New York City and into the arms of his brother's beautiful girlfriend. Pursued by ruthless Russian mobsters and renegade FBI agents, the duo race against time to solve his brother's murder and expose an international conspiracy.
Mid-90s Action ThrillerVan Damme Star VehicleIdentity Swap PlotRussian Mobster ConflictBuddy Cop DynamicHigh-Octane Stunt WorkFormulaic SuspenseNostalgic CinemaLow-Stakes Entertainment

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Maximum Risk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Maximum Risk legally?

Maximum Risk is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on VIX and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Maximum Risk worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 35%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Maximum Risk rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Maximum Risk?

1 h 40 min

Maximum Risk runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Maximum Risk?

Critics35
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Maximum Risk higher (46) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Maximum Risk a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$52 million

Yes. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $52 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Maximum Risk in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Maximum Risk?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Maximum Risk in 120 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Maximum Risk use?

The MafiyaFruit CartDisc-One Final BossBookendsFamous-Named ForeignerHeel–Face Door-SlamSeparated at BirthAgony of the FeetBadass DriverBackup TwinShoo Out the ClownsChekhov's Gunand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Maximum Risk, including The Mafiya, Fruit Cart, Disc-One Final Boss.