Mission: Impossible
1996, English. Directed by Brian De Palma.
Expect the impossible.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Mission: Impossible is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Brian De PalmaDirector
- Tom CruiseEthan Hunt
- Jon VoightJim Phelps
- Emmanuelle BéartClaire
- Henry CzernyKittridge
- Jean RenoKrieger
- Ving RhamesLuther
- Kristin Scott ThomasSarah Davies
- Vanessa RedgraveMax
- Ingeborga DapkūnaitėHannah
- Valentina YakuninaDrunken Female IMF Agent
- Marek VašutDrunken Male IMF Agent
- Nathan OsgoodKittridge Technician
Details
- Released
- 22 May 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Koepp, Robert Towne, Steven Zaillian
- Budget
- $80M
- Box office
- $458M
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What Mission: Impossible is based on
Mission: Impossible is based on Mission: Impossible, a television series by Bruce Geller.
Television series
Mission: Impossible
By Bruce Geller
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Mission: Impossible: quick answers
Is Mission: Impossible worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 10,419 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mission: Impossible?
Mission: Impossible runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Mission: Impossible have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mission: Impossible. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mission: Impossible parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mission: Impossible is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mission: Impossible on?
Mission: Impossible is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mission: Impossible?
If you liked Mission: Impossible, try Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, RED 2, Spectre.
Who directed Mission: Impossible?
Mission: Impossible (1996) was directed by Brian De Palma and stars Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart.
What is Mission: Impossible based on?
Mission: Impossible is based on Mission: Impossible, a television series by Bruce Geller.