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Avalanche Express

1979Movie1 h 25 minPG

28
BadGoodWatch score

A tense, intriguing action movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Story

The Fast Track For All-Star Adventure.

CIA agent Harry Wargrave is sent to aid Gen. Marenkov, a senior Russian official, who is defecting to the west. Wargrave decides they should travel to safety on a train across Europe, the "Atlantic Express". During the journey, they must survive attacks by terrorists and an avalanche, all planned by Russian spy-catcher Nikolai Bunin.

Feels like

  • Cold War Espionage
  • Train Journey
  • Defection
  • Terrorist Attacks
  • Political Intrigue
  • Historical Setting
  • Action Thriller
  • Suspenseful
  • European Locations
  • Spy vs Spy

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Mark Robson
Produced by
Mark Robson

Everyone

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Facts

September 27, 1979 · 1 h 25 min · PG

Released
September 27, 1979
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
29 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Avalanche Express?"

Questions about Avalanche Express

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Avalanche Express?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Avalanche Express from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Avalanche Express worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 4.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (33 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is Avalanche Express okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.