Mission: Impossible (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1996, Mission: Impossible is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 110 minutes. “Expect the impossible.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 No. 1 suspect. To clear his name, Hunt now must ferret out the real double agent and, in the process, even the score.
Who’s in it. Mission: Impossible stars Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, Jon Voight as Jim Phelps, Emmanuelle Béart as Claire Phelps and Henry Czerny as Eugene Kittridge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mission: Impossible has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $457.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mission: Impossible page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mission: Impossible tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mission: Impossible (1996)?
- In US, Mission: Impossible is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mission: Impossible worth watching?
- Mission: Impossible holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mission: Impossible?
- Mission: Impossible stars Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Henry Czerny and Jean Reno.
- When was Mission: Impossible released?
- Mission: Impossible was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.