Armageddon (1998)
Michael Bay's explosive blockbuster sends a ragtag crew of oil drillers into space to save humanity from an extinction-level asteroid impact.
Armageddon - Movie Information
- Original Title: Armageddon
- Release Year: 1998
- Directed by: Michael Bay
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Adventure
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 31m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Russian
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 1, 1998 (United States - PG-13), August 7, 1998 (United Kingdom - 12), July 16, 1998 (Germany - 12), August 5, 1998 (France - 12), July 3, 1998 (Australia - M), August 7, 1998 (Brazil - 12), July 31, 1998 (Mexico - B), September 4, 1998 (Italy - T), July 17, 1998 (Spain - APTA), July 3, 1998 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: 世界末日 (TW), アルマゲドン (JP), Armageddon (BR), 世界末日 (CN), 絕世天劫 (HK)
- Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Valhalla Motion Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
Armageddon - Plot
When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.
Armageddon - Trailer
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For love. For honor. For mankind.
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Armageddon - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Michael Bay
Main Cast
- Bruce Willis
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Ben Affleck
- Liv Tyler
- Will Patton
- Steve Buscemi
- William Fichtner
- Owen Wilson
- Michael Clarke Duncan
- Peter Stormare
Writers
- Jonathan Hensleigh
- J.J. Abrams
- Robert Roy Pool
Producers
- Jerry Bruckheimer
- Michael Bay
- Gale Anne Hurd
Armageddon - FAQs
Where can you stream Armageddon (1998)?
Armageddon is available to stream on YouTube TV, MGM Plus, and Philo. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is Armageddon based on a true story?
Armageddon is not based on a true story. It is a fictional disaster thriller, though it draws on real NASA concepts and the genuine scientific concern of near-Earth asteroid impacts. The characters and specific mission depicted are entirely invented for dramatic purposes.
Who are the main actors in Armageddon?
The film stars Bruce Willis as Harry Stamper, Ben Affleck as A.J. Frost, Liv Tyler as Grace Stamper, Billy Bob Thornton as NASA director Dan Truman, with supporting roles from Steve Buscemi, Will Patton, Owen Wilson, William Fichtner, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Peter Stormare.
What is Armageddon about?
A massive asteroid is on a collision course with Earth. NASA recruits legendary deep-core driller Harry Stamper and his unconventional crew to land on the asteroid, drill to its core, and detonate a nuclear device. The film blends high-octane action with an emotional father-daughter storyline.
Why did Harry Stamper sacrifice himself in Armageddon?
Harry Stamper sacrifices himself because the remote detonator malfunctions, requiring someone to manually trigger the nuclear bomb on the asteroid. He takes the place of A.J., his daughter Grace's fiancé, choosing to give A.J. a future with Grace while ensuring the mission succeeds and Earth is saved.
Did Armageddon win any awards?
Armageddon received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for Aerosmith's 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing.' It also won several MTV Movie Awards and People's Choice Awards, and was a massive commercial success, grossing over $553 million worldwide against a $140 million budget.
How long is Armageddon?
Armageddon has a runtime of 2 hours and 31 minutes (151 minutes). The film's extended length accommodates its large ensemble cast, multiple action set pieces across Earth and space, and the emotional character arcs woven throughout the high-stakes mission narrative.
What is the age rating for Armageddon?
Armageddon is rated PG-13 in the United States. The rating reflects intense action sequences, disaster imagery, some language, and brief sensuality. It received a 12 certificate in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Brazil, and an M rating in Australia.
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