Mission: Impossible (1996)
A solid watch; nobody's raving.
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Mission: Impossible is streaming in the US on HBO Max, Paramount+, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
What the audience says
Mission: Impossible holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.0/10 on TMDB from 10,373 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 111 minutes. In the US you can stream it on HBO Max, Paramount+, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
Should you spend 1h 51m on it?
1h 51m of English adventure with action threaded through, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 10,373 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.0/10 over 10,373 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you want something grounded and small-scale
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
When 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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 51m |
| Watch with family? | PG-13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Adventure / Action |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Brian De Palma
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 16, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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