Sudden Death
1995, English. Directed by Peter Hyams.
Terror goes into overtime.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 865 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Sudden Death isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 October 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gene Quintano, Karen Elise Baldwin
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $64M
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Sudden Death: quick answers
Is Sudden Death worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 865 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sudden Death?
Sudden Death runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Sudden Death have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sudden Death. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sudden Death parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sudden Death is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sudden Death on?
Sudden Death isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sudden Death?
If you liked Sudden Death, try Traitor, The Negotiator, The Score.
Who directed Sudden Death?
Sudden Death (1995) was directed by Peter Hyams and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Powers Boothe, Raymond J. Barry.