Armageddon
For love. For honor. For mankind.
1998 • 151 min • Action · Science Fiction · Adventure
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 68 Audience · 8775 · 100%
When a massive asteroid threatens Earth, NASA recruits a team of oil drillers to go to space, land on the asteroid, drill into its core, and detonate a nuclear bomb. The mission is incredibly dangerous, pushing the crew to their limits as they race against time to save humanity. Personal sacrifices are made in the ultimate act of heroism.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 6/10
Heads up
- Explosions and intense peril in space
- Some suggestive comments and brief intimate moments
- Characters are often in extreme emotional distress
- Brief crude language and some drinking/smoking
What it models well
- Self-sacrifice for the greater good
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Bravery in the face of impossible odds
- Family bonds and reconciliation
Talk about it after
- The ultimate sacrifice made by the characters
- The importance of working together under pressure
- What makes a true hero?
- Balancing personal relationships with duty
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Top billed cast
Director: Michael Bay • Crew: Jonathan Hensleigh, J.J. Abrams, Robert Roy Pool, Jonathan Hensleigh
Trailers & clips
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.8/10 (8,775)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $140,000,000
- Box office
- $553,799,566
- IMDb
- tt0120591
