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Clear and Present Danger

1994Movie2 h 21 minPG-13

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic727.0Rotten Tomatoes81%74%

A nerve-racking, gripping action movie about crime and politics, with standout performances.

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Story

Truth needs a soldier.

Agent Jack Ryan becomes acting Deputy Director of Intelligence for the CIA when Admiral Greer is diagnosed with cancer. When an American businessman, and friend of the president, is murdered on his yacht, Ryan starts discovering links between the man and drug dealers. As former CIA agent John Clark is sent to Colombia to kill drug cartel kingpins in retaliation, Ryan must fight through multiple cover-ups to figure out what happened and who's responsible.

Feels like

  • Geopolitical Thriller
  • Intelligence Agency Intrigue
  • High-Stakes Diplomacy
  • Cold War Aftermath
  • Procedural Espionage
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Political Corruption
  • Global Crisis

Cast

24 of 61

Crew

Directed by
Phillip Noyce
Written by
Donald E. Stewart, John Milius, Steven Zaillian
Produced by
Mace Neufeld, Robert Rehme
Music by
James Horner

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Facts

August 3, 1994 · 2 h 21 min · PG-13

Released
August 3, 1994
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$62 million
Box office
$216 million
Available in
106 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Cavalry, Broken Pedestal, Laser-Guided Karma +9

  • The Cavalry
  • Broken Pedestal
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Right Man in the Wrong Place
  • Screw the Rules, I Make Them!
  • Dragon with an Agenda
  • "Get Out of Jail Free" Card
  • Smug Snake
  • The Password Is Always "Swordfish"
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Four Eyes, Zero Soul
  • Small Role, Big Impact

12 of 91 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Clear and Present Danger?"

Questions about Clear and Present Danger

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Where can I stream Clear and Present Danger?

Paramount+KanopyHooplaFawesome

In the United States, Clear and Present Danger streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is Clear and Present Danger worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Clear and Present Danger 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.

Was Clear and Present Danger a box office hit?

Budget$62 million
Box office$216 million

Yes: it cost about $62 million to make and earned $216 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Clear and Present Danger use?

The CavalryBroken PedestalLaser-Guided KarmaRight Man in the Wrong PlaceScrew the Rules, I Make Them!Dragon with an Agenda"Get Out of Jail Free" CardSmug SnakeThe Password Is Always "Swordfish""The Reason You Suck" SpeechFour Eyes, Zero SoulSmall Role, Big Impactand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 tropes for it, including The Cavalry, Broken Pedestal, and Laser-Guided Karma.