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Mission: Impossible

Directed by Brian De Palma · 1996 ·

Short answer

Is Mission: Impossible worth watching?

Yes. Mission: Impossible (1996) earns a 67% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (89%) responded more warmly than critics (66%). See the 4 inputs.

67%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

66% Editorial Rating
89% Audience snapshot · excluded
59 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
7.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 51m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · PG (UK) · M (Australia) · PG (Canada) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Tom Cruise , Jon Voight , Emmanuelle Béart , Henry Czerny , Jean Reno , Ving Rhames , Kristin Scott Thomas , Vanessa Redgrave , Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė , Valentina Yakunina
Streaming
HBO Max, Paramount+
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • HBO Max
  • Paramount+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Mission: Impossible by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia Netflix, Prime Video, Catchplay, Vidio
Japan Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix, Prime Video
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix, Prime Video
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix, Prime Video
Turkey Netflix, Disney+, TV+
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Paramount+
United States HBO Max, Paramount+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (66/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Celluloid Score 67% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Mission: Impossible worth watching?

Yes — Mission: Impossible earns a 67% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

De Palma’s CIA mole thriller that launched the franchise — Langley’s CIA vault drop remains immortal.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (89%) responded more warmly than critics (66%).

What is Mission: Impossible about?

When Ethan Hunt, the leader of a crack espionage team whose perilous operation has gone awry with no explanation, discovers that a mole has penetrated the CIA, he's surprised to learn that he's the prime suspect. To clear his name, Hunt now must ferret out the real double agent and, in the process, even the score.

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Mission: Impossible: frequently asked questions

Is Mission: Impossible worth watching?

Yes. Mission: Impossible (1996) has a Celluloid Score of 67%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Mission: Impossible?

In the United States, Mission: Impossible streams on HBO Max, Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar in India; Netflix, Prime Video, Catchplay, Vidio in Indonesia; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Prime Video in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Mission: Impossible?

Mission: Impossible runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

What is Mission: Impossible rated?

Mission: Impossible is rated PG-13 in the United States, PG in the UK, M in Australia, PG in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Mission: Impossible?

Mission: Impossible is directed by Brian De Palma and stars Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Henry Czerny, Jean Reno.

What is the Metascore for Mission: Impossible?

Metacritic's Metascore for Mission: Impossible is 59 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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