Two-Minute Warning (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1976, Two-Minute Warning is an action and thriller film directed by Larry Peerce, running about 115 minutes. “91,000 people. 33 exit gates. One sniper…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychotic sniper plans a massive killing spree in a Los Angeles football stadium during a major championship game. The police, led by Captain Peter Holly and the SWAT commander, learn of the plot and rush to the scene.
Who’s in it. Two-Minute Warning stars Charlton Heston as Capt. Peter Holly, John Cassavetes as Sgt. Chris Button, Martin Balsam as Sam McKeever and Beau Bridges as Mike Ramsay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Two-Minute Warning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.7M 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 Two-Minute Warning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two-Minute Warning 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 Two-Minute Warning (1976)?
- In US, Two-Minute Warning 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 Two-Minute Warning worth watching?
- Two-Minute Warning holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Two-Minute Warning?
- Two-Minute Warning stars Charlton Heston, John Cassavetes, Martin Balsam, Beau Bridges and Marilyn Hassett.
- When was Two-Minute Warning released?
- Two-Minute Warning was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.