Clear and Present Danger
1994, English. Directed by Phillip Noyce.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 1,783 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Clear and Present Danger isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Phillip NoyceDirector
- Harrison FordJack Ryan
- Willem DafoeJohn Clark
- Joaquim de AlmeidaCol. Felix V. Cortez
- Henry CzernyCIA Deputy Director Robert Ritter
- Harris YulinNational Security Advisor James Cutter
- Donald MoffatPresident Bennett
- Miguel SandovalErnesto Escobedo
- Raymond CruzDomingo Chavez
- Anne ArcherDr. Cathy Ryan
- Thora BirchSally Ryan
- Benjamin BrattCaptain Ramirez
- Dean JonesJudge Moore
Details
- Released
- 3 August 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Milius, Steven Zaillian, Donald E. Stewart
- Budget
- $62M
- Box office
- $216M
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What Clear and Present Danger is based on
Clear and Present Danger is based on Clear and Present Danger, a 1989 novel by Tom Clancy.
Novel · 1989
Clear and Present Danger
By Tom Clancy
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Clear and Present Danger: quick answers
What should I watch before Clear and Present Danger?
Watch The Hunt for Red October (1990) and Patriot Games (1992) first.
What comes after Clear and Present Danger?
Next in the series: The Sum of All Fears (2002) and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014).
Is Clear and Present Danger worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,783 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Clear and Present Danger?
Clear and Present Danger runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does Clear and Present Danger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Clear and Present Danger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Clear and Present Danger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Clear and Present Danger is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Clear and Present Danger on?
Clear and Present Danger isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Clear and Present Danger?
If you liked Clear and Present Danger, try Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, The Sum of All Fears, The Bourne Ultimatum.
Who directed Clear and Present Danger?
Clear and Present Danger (1994) was directed by Phillip Noyce and stars Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, Joaquim de Almeida.
What is Clear and Present Danger based on?
Clear and Present Danger is based on Clear and Present Danger, a 1989 novel by Tom Clancy.