Armageddon (1998)
Armageddon is a 1998 action movie directed by Michael Bay, with a running time of 2h 31m. It stars Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton and Ben Affleck.
When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.
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What is Armageddon about?
When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.
When was Armageddon released?
Armageddon was released on 1 July 1998.
How long is Armageddon?
Armageddon runs 2h 31m.
Who made Armageddon?
Armageddon was directed by Michael Bay.
Where can I watch Armageddon?
Armageddon is available on AMC, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, fuboTV and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Armageddon
Stream: AMC, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, fuboTV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Bruce Willis as Harry S. Stamper
- Billy Bob Thornton as Dan Truman
- Ben Affleck as A.J. Frost
- Liv Tyler as Grace Stamper
- Will Patton as Chick
- Steve Buscemi as Rockhound
- William Fichtner as Willie Sharp
- Owen Wilson as Oscar
- Michael Clarke Duncan as Bear
- Peter Stormare as Lev Andropov
- Ken Hudson Campbell as Max
- Jessica Steen as Jennifer Watts
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