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Olympus Has Fallen

2013·Movie
2h 0min·R
IMDb6.5Metacritic415.8Rotten Tomatoes49%66%

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Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Politics and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability4
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

When our flag falls our nation will rise.

When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster.
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Crew

Directed by:
Antoine Fuqua, Christine Lalande, Mary Frances Eglin
Written by:
Katrin Benedikt, Creighton Rothenberger
Produced by:
Gerard Butler, Antoine Fuqua, Danny Lerner
Composed by:
Trevor Morris, Steve C. Aaron, Paul Timothy Carden

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Where can I stream Olympus Has Fallen legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloAMC+YouTube TVAMCShout! Factory TVUSA Network

Olympus Has Fallen is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Olympus Has Fallen worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Olympus Has Fallen rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Olympus Has Fallen?

2 h 0 min

Olympus Has Fallen runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Olympus Has Fallen?

Critics45
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Olympus Has Fallen higher (63) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Olympus Has Fallen a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$170 million

Yes. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $170 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Olympus Has Fallen in?

EnglishKorean

It was made in English, with some Korean. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Olympus Has Fallen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Olympus Has Fallen in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Olympus Has Fallen use?

Artistic License – GeographyDisproportionate RetributionWorf Had the FluPlot ArmorToo Dumb to LiveHidden in Plain SightBatman GambitPunctuated! For! Emphasis!Title DropDeath Equals RedemptionCode EmergencyYellow Periland 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for Olympus Has Fallen, including Artistic License – Geography, Disproportionate Retribution, Worf Had the Flu.