PG-13

Clear and Present Danger

Truth needs a soldier.

1994 • 141 min • Action · Drama · Thriller

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Synopsis

Agent Jack Ryan becomes acting Deputy Director of Intelligence for the CIA when Admiral Greer is diagnosed with cancer. When an American businessman, and friend of the president, is murdered on his yacht, Ryan starts discovering links between the man and drug dealers. As former CIA agent John Clark is sent to Colombia to kill drug cartel kingpins in retaliation, Ryan must fight through multiple cover-ups to figure out what happened and who's responsible.

Our family guide

Best from age 14

Movie Knight Score

1727 reviews

66 Audience · 1727 · 100%

When a friend of the U.S. President is murdered, CIA agent Jack Ryan uncovers a secret war against a drug cartel. He navigates a web of espionage, political cover-ups, and dangerous missions to expose the truth.

Violence & peril: 7/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 6/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 6/10

Heads up

Frequent gun violence and explosions.
Strong language and drug references.
Some intense and suspenseful sequences.

What it models well

Integrity and honesty
Seeking justice
Courage in the face of danger
Holding power accountable

Talk about it after

The ethics of covert operations and government secrecy.
The complexities of international drug trafficking.
How personal loyalty can conflict with duty.
The importance of seeking the truth.

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