Sudden Death (1995) movie poster

Sudden Death (1995)

"Terror goes into overtime."
ThumbScore
👍 67%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 53% (RT: 53%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionDramaThrillerCrime

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Director
Runtime
1h 50m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (787 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
53%
Cast
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Darren Francis Thomas McCord
Powers Boothe as Joshua Foss
Raymond J. Barry as Vice President Daniel Bender
Whittni Wright as Emily McCord
Ross Malinger as Tyler McCord
Dorian Harewood as Matthew Hallmark
Kate McNeil as Kathi
Michael Gaston as Hickey
It's divisive. Only 67% of audiences liked it based on 787 votes. Critics gave it 53%.
Overview
When a man's daughter is suddenly taken during a championship hockey game – with the captors demanding a billion dollars by game's end – he frantically sets a plan in motion to rescue her and abort an impending explosion before the final buzzer. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Sudden Death was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 1995 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Sudden Death is a 1995 action, drama, thriller film directed by Peter Hyams. When a man's daughter is suddenly taken during a championship hockey game – with the captors demanding a billion dollars by game's end – he frantically sets a plan in motion to rescue her and abort an impending explosion before the final buzzer. The film has been rated by 787 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Sudden Death delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Sudden Death (1995) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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