The Terminal
Seen it?2004 | 128 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10) and it was a solid box office hit, though it had middling reviews (61% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz. 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Catch Me If You Can or The Devil Wears Prada, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
61% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$219 million worldwide on a $60 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Spielberg
- Tom HanksViktor Navorski
- Catherine Zeta-JonesAmelia Warren
- Stanley TucciFrank Dixon
- Chi McBrideMulroy
- Diego LunaEnrique Cruz
- Barry Shabaka HenleyThurman
- Kumar PallanaGupta Rajan
- Zoe SaldañaTorres
- Eddie JonesSalchak
- Jude CiccolellaKarl Iverson