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Drop Zone

1994Movie1 h 41 minR

Thriller
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes43%32%
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd2.8/5Rotten Tomatoes43%32%

Summary

A daring prison break from an airliner at 30,000 feet leaves U.S. Marshal Pete Nessip mourning a brother and gunning for revenge.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, romance or tears.

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Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
John Badham
Written by
Peter Barsocchini, Guy Manos, Tony Griffin
Produced by
D.J. Caruso, Lauren Lloyd, Wallis Nicita
Music by
Hans Zimmer

Everyone

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Facts

December 8, 1994 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
December 8, 1994
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$62 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Action Girl, Actor Allusion, Artistic License +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Drop Zone?"

Questions about Drop Zone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Drop Zone?

Hoopla

In the United States, Drop Zone is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Drop Zone worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.6, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 43%).

Can I half-watch Drop Zone?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Drop Zone plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Drop Zone use?

Action GirlActor AllusionArtistic LicenseBig BadCassandra TruthChekhov's GunChute SabotageThe CrackerYou Killed My FatherMinor Crime Reveals Major PlotSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeIt's Raining Menand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Action Girl, Actor Allusion, and Artistic License.