Drop Zone (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1994, Drop Zone is an action and thriller film directed by John Badham, running about 101 minutes. “Taking crime to new heights” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A daring prison break from an airliner at 30,000 feet leaves U.S. Marshal Pete Nessip mourning a brother and gunning for revenge. After being ordered to turn in his badge, he seeks out Jessie Crossman, a noted skydiver, and offers to sponsor her crew for the annual Independence Day parachuting show in Washington, D.C., if she trains him. Meanwhile, the mastermind behind the mid-air jailbreak is planning a daring computer theft on Independence Day.
Who’s in it. Drop Zone stars Wesley Snipes as Pete Nessip, Gary Busey as Ty Moncrief, Yancy Butler as Jessie Crossmann and Michael Jeter as Earl Leedy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Drop Zone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drop Zone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drop Zone 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 Drop Zone (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Drop Zone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Drop Zone worth watching?
- Drop Zone holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Drop Zone?
- Drop Zone stars Wesley Snipes, Gary Busey, Yancy Butler, Michael Jeter and Corin Nemec.
- When was Drop Zone released?
- Drop Zone was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.