Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
A high-octane White House siege thriller where one disgraced agent stands between a kidnapped President and catastrophe.
Olympus Has Fallen - Movie Information
- Original Title: Olympus Has Fallen
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 0m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Korean
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 20, 2013 (France - 12), March 22, 2013 (United States - R), March 22, 2013 (Canada - 14A), April 18, 2013 (United Kingdom - 15), June 13, 2013 (Germany - 16), March 22, 2013 (India), April 18, 2013 (New Zealand - R16), April 4, 2013 (Australia - MA 15+), June 28, 2013 (Brazil - 16), April 19, 2013 (Mexico - B-15), April 16, 2013 (Italy - VM14), May 10, 2013 (Spain - 16), June 5, 2013 (South Korea - 19), December 29, 2013 (China)
- Alternative Titles: 奥林匹斯陷落 (HK), 奥林匹斯的陷落 (CN), 올림푸스 해즈 폴른 (KR), Has Fallen 1 (US), エンド・オブ・ホワイトハウス (JP), Ataque a la Casa Blanca (AR), Assaut sur la Maison blanche (CA), Assalto à Casa Branca (PT)
- Production Companies: Millennium Media, G-BASE, Nu Image
- Production Countries: United States of America
Olympus Has Fallen - Plot
When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster.
Olympus Has Fallen - Trailer
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When our flag falls our nation will rise.
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Olympus Has Fallen - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Antoine Fuqua
Main Cast
- Gerard Butler
- Aaron Eckhart
- Finley Jacobsen
- Dylan McDermott
- Rick Yune
- Morgan Freeman
- Cole Hauser
- Radha Mitchell
- Angela Bassett
- Melissa Leo
Writers
- Creighton Rothenberger
- Katrin Benedikt
Producers
- Antoine Fuqua
- Alan Siegel
- Ed Cathell III
- Gerard Butler
- Danny Lerner
Olympus Has Fallen - FAQs
Where can you stream Olympus Has Fallen?
Olympus Has Fallen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and AMC+. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Ad-supported viewing is available on Shout! Factory TV and YouTube Free.
Is Olympus Has Fallen based on a true story?
No, Olympus Has Fallen is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional thriller written by Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt. However, it draws on real-world anxieties about White House security, North Korean threats, and the vulnerabilities of the U.S. Secret Service.
Who are the main actors in Olympus Has Fallen?
The film stars Gerard Butler as disgraced Secret Service agent Mike Banning, Aaron Eckhart as President Benjamin Asher, and Morgan Freeman as Speaker Alan Trumbull. The supporting cast includes Rick Yune, Dylan McDermott, Angela Bassett, Melissa Leo, Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, and Finley Jacobsen.
Is Olympus Has Fallen part of a franchise?
Yes. Olympus Has Fallen launched the Has Fallen franchise. It was followed by London Has Fallen (2016), in which Banning protects the President during a coordinated attack in the UK, and Angel Has Fallen (2019), where Banning himself becomes the prime suspect in an assassination attempt.
What is the age rating for Olympus Has Fallen?
Olympus Has Fallen is rated R in the United States for strong violence and language throughout. International ratings vary: 15 in the UK, 16 in Germany and Spain, MA 15+ in Australia, and 19 in South Korea. It is not suitable for younger audiences.
How long is Olympus Has Fallen?
Olympus Has Fallen has a runtime of 2 hours (120 minutes). Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film maintains a relentless pace throughout, balancing large-scale action sequences with tense hostage negotiations and political crisis management inside the White House.
How was Olympus Has Fallen received by critics?
Critical reception was mixed but leaned positive for its entertainment value. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film earned around 48% from critics but a much stronger audience score near 70%. Reviewers praised Gerard Butler's performance and the film's relentless energy, while some criticized its implausible plot and excessive violence.
What are movies similar to Olympus Has Fallen?
Fans of Olympus Has Fallen often enjoy White House Down (2013), a thematically similar siege thriller released the same year. Other recommendations include Eagle Eye (2008), Three Days of the Condor (1975), Thirteen Days (2000), and the film's own sequels, London Has Fallen (2016) and Angel Has Fallen (2019).
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