Terminal Rush (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1996, Terminal Rush is an action film directed by Damian Lee, running about 94 minutes. “A national monument held hostage. A forgotten hero rises with a vengeance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of terrorists, led by a Brit and a psycho take control of the Hoover Dam and demand $25 million or they will kill civilians and dam workers they have taken hostage. But the terrorists didn't count on Sheriff Jacob Harper, an ex-Army Ranger whose father is one of the hostages. But after the FBI takes over the the crisis, and relieves him of his duties, he must take on the terrorists by himself and save his father and any hostages that are still alive.
Who’s in it. Terminal Rush stars Don Wilson as Jacob Harper, Roddy Piper as Bartel, Michael Anderson Jr. as Harrison Dekker and Brett Halsey as Nate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Terminal Rush has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terminal Rush page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terminal Rush 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 Terminal Rush (1996)?
- In US, Terminal Rush is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Terminal Rush worth watching?
- Terminal Rush holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Terminal Rush?
- Terminal Rush stars Don Wilson, Roddy Piper, Michael Anderson Jr., Brett Halsey and Brian Warren.
- When was Terminal Rush released?
- Terminal Rush was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.