Sudden Death (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, Sudden Death is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Peter Hyams, running about 110 minutes. “Terror goes into overtime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Sudden Death stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Darren Francis Thomas McCord, Powers Boothe as Joshua Foss, Raymond J. Barry as Vice President Daniel Bender and Whittni Wright as Emily McCord, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sudden Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $64.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sudden Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sudden Death 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 Sudden Death (1995)?
- In US, Sudden Death is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sudden Death worth watching?
- Sudden Death holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sudden Death?
- Sudden Death stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Powers Boothe, Raymond J. Barry, Whittni Wright and Ross Malinger.
- When was Sudden Death released?
- Sudden Death was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.