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Snakes on a Plane

2006Movie1 h 45 minR

58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic585.5Rotten Tomatoes69%49%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic585.5Rotten Tomatoes69%49%

Summary

FBI agent Neville Flynn boards a flight from Honolulu, Hawaii to Los Angeles, escorting a key witness to testify against a mob boss at an upcoming trial.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, romance or tears.

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Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
David R. Ellis
Written by
John Heffernan, David Dalessandro, Sebastian Gutierrez
Produced by
Craig Berenson, Don Granger, Gary Levinsohn
Music by
Trevor Rabin

Everyone

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Facts

August 17, 2006 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
August 17, 2006
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$33 million
Box office
$62 million
Available in
99 countries

Tropes

Lovable Sex Maniac, Everyone Has Standards, Bowdlerization +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Snakes on a Plane?"

Questions about Snakes on a Plane

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Snakes on a Plane?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Snakes on a Plane from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 67 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Snakes on a Plane worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 58). Critics rate it higher (64 out of 100) than audiences (52).

Can I half-watch Snakes on a Plane?

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 Snakes on a Plane plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Snakes on a Plane use?

Lovable Sex ManiacEveryone Has StandardsBowdlerizationNo Delays for the WickedForeshadowingCamping a CrapperBig Damn HeroesTerrified of GermsVillain: Exit, Stage LeftStealth PunEvil BritAnyone Can Dieand 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 tropes for it, including Lovable Sex Maniac, Everyone Has Standards, and Bowdlerization.