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Juggernaut

Seen it?

1974 | 109 min | Thriller, Action, Adventure

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Thunderball or The Poseidon Adventure, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A terrorist demands a huge ransom in exchange for information on how to disarm the seven bombs he has planted aboard a trans-Atlantic cruise ship. Inspired by real events.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 43K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Lester

  • Richard HarrisLt. Cmdr. Anthony Fallon
  • Omar SharifCaptain Alex Brunel
  • David HemmingsCharlie Braddock
  • Anthony HopkinsSupt. John McCleod
  • Shirley KnightBarbara Banister
  • Ian HolmNicholas Porter
  • Clifton JamesCorrigan
  • Roy KinnearSocial Director Curtain
  • Caroline MortimerSusan McCleod
  • Mark BurnsHollingworth