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Snakes on a Plane

2006·Movie
1h 45min·R
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Pathos2
  • Catharsis2

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography5

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Sit back. Relax. Enjoy the fright.

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. An on-board assassin releases a crate full of hundreds of deadly venomous snakes in an attempt to eliminate the witness. Flynn and a host of frightened passengers and crew must band together to survive the slithery threat.
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Where can I stream Snakes on a Plane legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. 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 Snakes on a Plane worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Snakes on a Plane rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Snakes on a Plane?

1 h 45 min

Snakes on a Plane runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Snakes on a Plane?

Critics64
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Snakes on a Plane higher (64) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Snakes on a Plane a box office hit?

Budget$33 million
Box office$62 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $33 million to make and earned $62 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is Snakes on a Plane in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Snakes on a Plane?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Snakes on a Plane in 99 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Snakes on a Plane, including Lovable Sex Maniac, Everyone Has Standards, Bowdlerization.