Executive Decision (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1996, Executive Decision is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Stuart Baird, running about 133 minutes. “Fasten your seat belts” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Terrorists hijack a 747 inbound to Washington D.C., demanding the release of their imprisoned leader. Intelligence expert David Grant (Kurt Russell) suspects another reason and he is soon the reluctant member of a special assault team that is assigned to intercept the plane and hijackers.
Who’s in it. Executive Decision stars Kurt Russell as David Grant, Steven Seagal as Lt. Colonel Austin Travis, Halle Berry as Jean and John Leguizamo as Rat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Executive Decision has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $122M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Executive Decision page.
If you liked it. Fans of Executive Decision 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 Executive Decision (1996)?
- In US, Executive Decision is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Executive Decision worth watching?
- Executive Decision holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Executive Decision?
- Executive Decision stars Kurt Russell, Steven Seagal, Halle Berry, John Leguizamo and Oliver Platt.
- When was Executive Decision released?
- Executive Decision was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.