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Maximum Risk

1996Movie1 h 40 minR

Thriller
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes35%36%
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes35%36%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, big ideas or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Ringo Lam Ling-tung
Written by
Larry Ferguson
Produced by
Moshe Diamant
Music by
Robert Folk

Everyone

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Facts

September 13, 1996 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
September 13, 1996
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$52 million
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

The Mafiya, Fruit Cart, Disc-One Final Boss +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Maximum Risk?"

Questions about Maximum Risk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Maximum Risk?

PrimeThe RokuVIX Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Maximum Risk streams on Prime and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, VIX , and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Maximum Risk worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.6, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 35%). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (35).

Can I half-watch Maximum Risk?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Maximum Risk plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (7 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.