Clear and Present Danger (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1994, Clear and Present Danger is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Phillip Noyce, running about 141 minutes. “The war of drugs would lead him to the war of power.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. CIA Analyst Jack Ryan is drawn into an illegal war fought by the US government against a Colombian drug cartel.
Who’s in it. Clear and Present Danger stars Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan, Willem Dafoe as John Clark, Anne Archer as Cathy Ryan and Joaquim de Almeida as Col. Felix V. Cortez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Clear and Present Danger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $215.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Peacock Premium and 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 Clear and Present Danger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clear and Present Danger 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 Clear and Present Danger (1994)?
- In US, Clear and Present Danger is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and 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 Clear and Present Danger worth watching?
- Clear and Present Danger holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clear and Present Danger?
- Clear and Present Danger stars Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, Anne Archer, Joaquim de Almeida and Henry Czerny.
- When was Clear and Present Danger released?
- Clear and Present Danger was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.