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Executive Decision

“Five miles above the earth, an elite team of six men must make an air to air transfer, in order to save 400 lives on board a 747...and 40 million below.”

★ 6.3(1,033)19962h 12m

Action Adventure Drama Thriller

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Executive Decision is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Director: Stuart Baird
Release date: 1996-03-15
Runtime: 2h 12m
Language: English
Box office: $121,969,216
Budget: $55,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Silver Pictures

Executive Decision — trailer

About Executive Decision

Executive Decision is a 1996 movie in the Action, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Stuart Baird, starring Kurt Russell, Steven Seagal and Halle Berry. It has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 1,033 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Executive Decision in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Terrorists hijack a 747 inbound to Washington D.C., demanding the release of their imprisoned leader. Intelligence expert David Grant suspects another reason and he is soon the reluctant member of a special assault team that is assigned to intercept the plane and hijackers.

Cast

Kurt Russell

David Grant

Steven Seagal

Lt. Colonel Austin Travis

Halle Berry

Jean

John Leguizamo

Rat

Oliver Platt

Cahill

Joe Morton

Cappy

David Suchet

Nagi Hassan

BD Wong

Louie

Len Cariou

Secretary of Defense Charles White

Whip Hubley

Baker

Andreas Katsulas

Jaffa

Mary Ellen Trainor

Allison

Themes & keywords

rescueairplanepanicbombransomhostagehijackingterror cellspecial unitdeceptionflashbacksurvivalcovert operationdisastershootout

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Executive Decision in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Executive Decision on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and Philo. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Executive Decision on Netflix?+

Executive Decision is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and Philo.

How long is Executive Decision?+

Executive Decision has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

Who stars in Executive Decision?+

Executive Decision stars Kurt Russell, Steven Seagal, Halle Berry, John Leguizamo and Oliver Platt.

When did Executive Decision come out?+

Executive Decision is a 1996 movie directed by Stuart Baird.

What genre is Executive Decision?+

Executive Decision is Action, Adventure, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Executive Decision?+

Executive Decision was directed by Stuart Baird.