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Terminal Velocity

1994Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

Thriller
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes13%23%

A pulse-pounding, breakneck action movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Story

It's not the fall that kills you...

A maverick skydiver and a former KGB agent team up to stop the Russian mafia from stealing gold.

Feels like

  • Skydiving Action
  • 90s Thriller
  • Over-the-Top Stunts
  • Russian Mafia
  • Buddy Cop
  • Fast-Paced
  • Maverick Protagonist
  • Aerial Spectacle

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Deran Sarafian
Written by
David Twohy
Produced by
David Twohy, Scott Kroopf, Tom Engelman
Music by
Joel McNeely

Everyone

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Facts

September 23, 1994 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
September 23, 1994
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian, Italian
Made in
Canada, Russia, United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

It's Raining Men, Renegade Russian, Just Plane Wrong +9

  • It's Raining Men
  • Renegade Russian
  • Just Plane Wrong
  • Minor Crime Reveals Major Plot
  • Disney Villain Death
  • Helicopter Blender
  • The Precious, Precious Car
  • Cool Car
  • Taking You with Me
  • Clear My Name
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Bait-and-Switch

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Terminal Velocity?"

Questions about Terminal Velocity

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Terminal Velocity?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Terminal Velocity from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Terminal Velocity worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 13%). Audiences rate it higher (40 out of 100) than critics (13).

Is Terminal Velocity okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Terminal Velocity?

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 Terminal Velocity plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Terminal Velocity a box office flop?

Budget$50 million
Box office$16 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 33% of its budget.