Mission: Impossible
Directed by Brian De PalmaWhen Ethan Hunt, the leader of a crack espionage team whose perilous operation has gone awry with no explanation, discovers that a mole has penetrated the CIA, he's surprised to learn that he's the prime suspect. To clear his name, Hunt now must ferret out the real double agent and, in the process, even the score.
Mission: Impossible Ratings & Reviews
- Jakeys3d agoThis is a classic, much more intimate than the later movies and I think all the better for it too. Very tight spy thriller. I love how it oozes 1990's too with the heavy focus on the technology of the era. That stuff has aged so badly, but it's a nostalgic joy to see.
- Daniel Taylor5d agoRewatching this is such a reminder of how cool this movie still is. Tom Cruise in peak 90’s heartthrob mode, slick hair, intense stare, running like his life depends on it. Iconic. It’s also hilarious in the best way seeing the 90’s tech. That moment where he literally types “Internet Access” like it’s a magic spell never fails to make me smile. A very different time, but it adds to the charm rather than taking away from it.
- Harish CousalDecember 17, 2025A sleek, paranoid spy thriller with sharp tension. The Langley break-in is still iconic. Cool, quiet, and confidence-driven. A classy start that holds up well
- Kevin WardJuly 7, 2025I checked out of the Mission: Impossible films after part 3 and haven’t looked back despite the praise for McQuarrie’s more recent entries. But with part 7 on the horizon and my kids showing interest in that, we’re going to probably tackle the entire franchise. I had completely forgotten that Brian De Palma directed this one. In fact, the only thing I remembered about this film was that iconic scene. De Palma’s direction is so good. I love me some dutch angles, though, so I might be a bit biased there. Some of the action went a little over-the-top—namely the helicopter in the tunnel sequence—but hey, what else would you want from a summer blockbuster. The ridiculous heel-turns and Scooby-Doo masks are here, but (from what I remember) not as egregious as what turned me off the franchise in parts 2 and 3. (We’ll see if that thinking holds up when we revisit those. I remember even less about those films than I did this one). Ultimately, this one serves as really great spy thriller and I am looking forward to finally seeing 4, 5, 6 and eventually 7.
- RichardNovember 9, 2025This was peak 90's blockbuster energy. I saw it on the big screen. The moment that theme kicked in, remixed with synths and suspense, you knew it wasn’t just a reboot, it was a full blown reinvention. Tom Cruise slides into Ethan Hunt like he was born wearing wire harnesses and squinting at floppy disks. The plot? A twisty, paranoid spy thriller with double crosses, rubber masks and a vault scene so tense it made your popcorn taste like adrenaline. Brian De Palma directs with flair, Dutch angles, slow zooms and that glorious tunnel helicopter chase that defies both logic and aerodynamics. Jon Voight plays the mentor turned traitor with just enough sleaze and the supporting cast (Jean Reno, Ving Rhames, Emmanuelle Béart) rounds it out with cool, cryptic charm.
- Samy3232October 26, 2025A very good movie, very advanced for its time, recommended💪😁😁
- Sarah JMay 20, 2025Jon Voight looks like my dad in this movie
- cursedbagsOctober 20, 2025Pretty Fire Train Scene.
- JeffOctober 11, 2025Mission: Impossible is a great mix of cool action movie seqeunces and silly action movie sequences. They get a lot of mileage out of the simple "fake sets and rubber masks" espionage that the original TV show made famous, but insert a smart little story in here that doesn't waste time and, well, all these years later, it's easy to see why this became the franchise that it did.
- Lincoln and Blake FrankSeptember 17, 2025Adventure and betrayal
- Bas van den DikkenbergSeptember 9, 2025Classic great movie a lot o modern gadgets in old movie
- Spaceman JoeMay 28, 2025An amazing spy thriller, much different from its also amazing sequels. Lots of twists and turns and reveals
- DdoughnutMay 22, 2025Now, this was an epic thrill ride
- Paul HanleyAugust 25, 2025It’s the first Mission: Impossible film and it’s awesome.
- thesubcon3May 18, 2025Classic!
Mission: Impossible Trivia
Mission: Impossible was released on May 22, 1996.
Mission: Impossible was directed by Brian De Palma.
Mission: Impossible has a runtime of 1 hr 50 min.
Mission: Impossible was produced by Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner.
The key characters in Mission: Impossible are Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), Jim Phelps (Jon Voight), Claire (Emmanuelle Béart).
Mission: Impossible is rated PG-13.
Mission: Impossible is an Action, Adventure, Thriller film.
Mission: Impossible has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10.