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The Package

1989·Movie
1h 48min·R

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Your score

The Package fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and politics

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

He's one man racing against time to stop the most explosive conspiracy in history.

Experienced Green Beret sergeant Johnny Gallagher is escorting a prisoner, Airborne Ranger Thomas Boyette, back to the US, but Boyette escapes and Gallagher must risk life and limb to catch him.
Political ThrillerEspionageMilitary ActionTense StandoffsConspiracyFast-PacedClandestine Operations1980s Cold War

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Package

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Package legally?

The Package is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. 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 The Package worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Package rated?

RViolence

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

How long is The Package?

1 h 48 min

The Package runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Package?

Critics62
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see The Package much the same way.

Was The Package a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$11 million

No. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 67% of its budget.

What language is The Package in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Package?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Package in 106 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Package use?

Dark RepriseShipper on DeckRule of SymbolismMalicious SlanderReal After AllFailed Attempt at DramaAx-CrazyWrong Genre SavvyChekhov's GagMistaken for PedophileHope SpotBig Damn Kissand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for The Package, including Dark Reprise, Shipper on Deck, Rule of Symbolism.