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Operation Avalanche

Seen it?

2016 | 94 min | Thriller, Mystery, Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (69% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In 1967, four undercover CIA agents were sent to NASA posing as a documentary film crew. What they discovered led to one of the biggest conspiracies in American history.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $55K worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 161K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Matt Johnson

  • Matt JohnsonMatt Johnson
  • Owen WilliamsOwen Williams
  • Jared RaabJared Raab
  • Josh BolesJosh Boles
  • Krista MadisonJulie Williams
  • Andrew AppelleAndrew Appelle
  • Ray JamesDirector Brackett
  • Sharon BelleSharon Belle
  • Joe J. ThomasJames Webb (voice)
  • John Henry RobsonBaby Simon