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Skyscraper

1996Movie1 h 36 minR

38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.2Rotten Tomatoes–39%
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.2Rotten Tomatoes–39%

Summary

A helicopter charter turns deadly when the pilot finds that she is on a building held by terrorists. It is up to her and her husband to save the hostages.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for big ideas, scares or warmth.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Raymond Martino
Written by
Joseph John Barmettler, William Applegate Jr.
Produced by
Joseph Merhi, Richard Pepin
Music by
Jim Halfpenny

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 29, 1996 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
February 29, 1996
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

We Used to Be Friends, Reasonable Authority Figure, Hero with Bad Publicity +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Skyscraper?"

Questions about Skyscraper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Skyscraper?

FawesomeTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Skyscraper streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Skyscraper worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 3.2).

Can I half-watch Skyscraper?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Skyscraper use?

We Used to Be FriendsReasonable Authority FigureHero with Bad PublicityHall of MirrorsYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Papa WolfAction MomKnow When to Fold 'EmHanging by the Fingers"Hey, You!" HaymakerNot My DriverMen Are the Expendable Genderand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including We Used to Be Friends, Reasonable Authority Figure, and Hero with Bad Publicity.