Drop Zone movie poster

Drop Zone

"Taking crime to new heights."

December 8, 1994 1h 41m 5.7/10 (439 votes)

Originally released in 1994. Drop Zone is a action/thriller film. directed by John Badham.

Starring Wesley Snipes, Gary Busey, and Yancy Butler

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 8, 1994 31 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (439 votes)
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Budget $45M Production budget
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Box Office $62M 1.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$45,000,000
Revenue
$62,000,000

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Nicita/Lloyd Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drop Zone 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 Cross...

Who directed Drop Zone?

Drop Zone was directed by John Badham.

How long is Drop Zone?

Drop Zone has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Drop Zone released?

Drop Zone was released on December 8, 1994 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Drop Zone?

The main cast of Drop Zone includes Wesley Snipes, Gary Busey, Yancy Butler, Michael Jeter, Corin Nemec.

Is Drop Zone worth watching?

Drop Zone has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 439 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.