Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Clear and Present Danger

  • 19941994
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
99K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,305
261
Clear and Present Danger (1994)
Home Video Trailer from Paramount Home Entertainment
Play trailer1:43
4 Videos
99+ Photos
ActionCrimeDrama
CIA Analyst Jack Ryan is drawn into an illegal war fought by the US government against a Colombian drug cartel.CIA Analyst Jack Ryan is drawn into an illegal war fought by the US government against a Colombian drug cartel.CIA Analyst Jack Ryan is drawn into an illegal war fought by the US government against a Colombian drug cartel.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
99K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,305
261
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Tom Clancy(based on the novel by)
      • Donald E. Stewart(screenplay by)
      • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Harrison Ford
      • Willem Dafoe
      • Anne Archer
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Tom Clancy(based on the novel by)
      • Donald E. Stewart(screenplay by)
      • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Harrison Ford
      • Willem Dafoe
      • Anne Archer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 176User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 11 nominations total

    Videos4

    Clear And Present Danger
    Trailer 1:43
    Clear And Present Danger
    Clear and Present Danger | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:03
    Clear and Present Danger | Anniversary Mashup
    What Roles Has Harrison Ford Turned Down?
    Video 4:33
    What Roles Has Harrison Ford Turned Down?
    Who Else Almost Played Jack Ryan?
    Video 3:12
    Who Else Almost Played Jack Ryan?

    Photos120

    Harrison Ford in Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Harrison Ford and Willem Dafoe in Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Anne Archer in Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Harrison Ford in Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Harrison Ford in Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Willem Dafoe in Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Harrison Ford in Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Willem Dafoe in Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Harrison Ford and Henry Czerny in Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Harrison Ford and Henry Czerny in Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Harrison Ford in Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Harrison Ford in Clear and Present Danger (1994)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Jack Ryan
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Clark
    Anne Archer
    Anne Archer
    • Cathy Ryan
    Joaquim de Almeida
    Joaquim de Almeida
    • Felix Cortez
    Henry Czerny
    Henry Czerny
    • Robert Ritter
    Harris Yulin
    Harris Yulin
    • James Cutter
    Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat
    • President Bennett
    Miguel Sandoval
    Miguel Sandoval
    • Ernesto Escobedo
    Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt
    • Captain Ramirez
    Raymond Cruz
    Raymond Cruz
    • Chavez
    Dean Jones
    Dean Jones
    • Judge Moore
    Thora Birch
    Thora Birch
    • Sally Ryan
    Ann Magnuson
    Ann Magnuson
    • Moira Wolfson
    Hope Lange
    Hope Lange
    • Senator Mayo
    Tom Tammi
    Tom Tammi
    • Emile Jacobs
    Tim Grimm
    • Dan Murray
    Belita Moreno
    Belita Moreno
    • Jean Fowler
    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • Admiral Greer
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Tom Clancy(based on the novel by)
      • Donald E. Stewart(screenplay by)
      • Steven Zaillian(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Patriot Games
    6.8
    Patriot Games
    The Hunt for Red October
    7.6
    The Hunt for Red October
    The Sum of All Fears
    6.4
    The Sum of All Fears
    Air Force One
    6.5
    Air Force One
    The Fugitive
    7.8
    The Fugitive
    In the Line of Fire
    7.2
    In the Line of Fire
    Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
    6.2
    Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
    Crimson Tide
    7.3
    Crimson Tide
    K-19: The Widowmaker
    6.7
    K-19: The Widowmaker
    Witness
    7.4
    Witness
    U.S. Marshals
    6.5
    U.S. Marshals
    Enemy of the State
    7.3
    Enemy of the State

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The drug lord mansion destroyed by the missile was a real brick-and-mortar residence in Mexico purchased by the filmmakers from a divorcée who had unpleasant memories of the place. The filmmakers bought the mansion and destroyed it. The divorcée kept the land and presumably built a new house after clearing out the rubble.
    • Goofs
      A distressing number of viewers have failed to realize that Jack is a pet name for John.
    • Quotes

      [Jack needs a helicopter]

      Jack Ryan: I'm here to rent the Huey.

      Helicopter owner: We don't rent it anymore, but it is for sale.

      Jack Ryan: How much?

      Helicopter owner: Two million dollars.

      Jack Ryan: Uh, my pilot and I will have to take it for a test drive.

      Helicopter owner: Of course, you just have to leave a deposit.

      Jack Ryan: How much is that?

      Helicopter owner: Two million dollars.

      Jack Ryan: Umm...

      [Shows a CIA business card]

      Jack Ryan: Would you take a company check?

    • Connections
      Edited into The Pandora Project (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday To You
      by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill

    User reviews176

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Harrison Ford on form in an excellent movie
    I have read some quite negative reviews of this film, with many being upset by the lack of coherence with the book despite taking it's characterisations etc...I agree that the film does not follow the book particularly well but it is a film, for film watchers, not a book or a film for book readers so stop criticising it on that level. This film is entertaining from start to finish with a surprisingly clever plot considering the genre and credit must go to Ford for starring and excelling in yet another blockbuster. People may say he's not the most versatile actor in the world and I'm not going to disagree, but he does what he does brilliantly and those who don't enjoy this movie really do need a good talking to. Along with Patriot Games, this is part of an impressive set of movies which are far more entertaining than the books (perhaps thats because I'm not an avid reader) and shall keep all you viewers out there happy, if only for a short while.
    helpful•40
    12
    • rudgeno1-1
    • Feb 27, 2005

    FAQ9

    • Is "Clear and Present Danger" based on a book?
    • Is it necessary to watch "Patriot Games" before seeing "Clear and Present Danger"?
    • Where does the title come from?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • August 3, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Hiểm Họa Hiện Hữu
    • Filming locations
      • Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Mace Neufeld Productions
      • Paramount Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $62,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $122,187,717
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,348,017
      • Aug 7, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $215,887,717
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      2 hours 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Top Gap
    What was the official certification given to Clear and Present Danger (1994) in Japan?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in August
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    Fall TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list
    View image
    Photos
    These Stars Are on the Rise
    See the gallery

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more access
    Sign in for more access
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.