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Olympus Has Fallen

R Released Mar 22, 2013 2h 0m Action Mystery & Thriller List
50% Tomatometer 201 Reviews 66% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings
The unthinkable happens when heavily armed and highly trained terrorists launch a bold daytime attack on the White House. The building is overrun, and President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) and his staff are taken hostage. Luckily for Asher, former presidential security officer Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is on the scene. With time running out, it's up to Banning to locate Asher's son before the extremists do and rescue the president before his captors unleash their ultimate plan. Read More Read Less
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It's far from original, but Olympus Has Fallen benefits from Antoine Fuqua's tense direction and a strong performance from Gerard Butler -- which might just be enough for action junkies.

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Noah Berlatsky The Atlantic One of the most depressing and despicable films I have ever seen. Aug 28, 2019 Full Review Wesley Morris Grantland Olympus Has Fallen is made from action-movie mix. Just add sweat. Jan 3, 2014 Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times Antoine Fuqua is a dependable action director whose talents will never be maximised while the 1980s continue to be over. Rated: 2/5 Apr 19, 2013 Full Review Ian Kane Epoch Times “Olympus Has Fallen” is a phenomenal actioner with very timely implications and a frightening “what if” premise. Rated: 4/5 Mar 29, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Corny and overwrought. Rated: 1.5/4 Sep 12, 2022 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies “Olympus Has Fallen” was a trip back in time through both the film’s high-octane action as well as with its predictable shortcomings. Rated: 4/5 Aug 24, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Hargie M The plot unfolds predictably at times, but the sheer intensity of the action compensates for any shortcomings in originality. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review alan g Just because it has morgan freeman in it doesn't make it a good movie. When is hollywood going tp learn to stop hiring has been actors. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/10/24 Full Review Joanne D Love the film. Full of action. No boring bits and a good cast. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/24 Full Review Tim S Turn off your brain and enjoy. These are the roles Butler was made for. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/08/24 Full Review Rami A An underwhelming picture. I felt bored throughout watching this. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/24/23 Full Review Joshua m Pure popcorn but fun. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The unthinkable happens when heavily armed and highly trained terrorists launch a bold daytime attack on the White House. The building is overrun, and President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) and his staff are taken hostage. Luckily for Asher, former presidential security officer Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is on the scene. With time running out, it's up to Banning to locate Asher's son before the extremists do and rescue the president before his captors unleash their ultimate plan.
Director
Antoine Fuqua
Producer
Alan Siegel, Ed Cathell III, Danny Lerner
Screenwriter
Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt
Distributor
FilmDistrict
Production Co
Millennium Films
Rating
R (Strong Violence|Language Throughout)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 22, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 7, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$98.9M
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
Datasat, Dolby Digital
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