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Snakes on a Plane

  • 20062006
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  • 1h 45m
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Samuel L. Jackson and Nathan Phillips in Snakes on a Plane (2006)
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An FBI agent takes on a plane full of deadly venomous snakes, deliberately released to kill a witness being flown from Honolulu to Los Angeles to testify against a mob boss.An FBI agent takes on a plane full of deadly venomous snakes, deliberately released to kill a witness being flown from Honolulu to Los Angeles to testify against a mob boss.An FBI agent takes on a plane full of deadly venomous snakes, deliberately released to kill a witness being flown from Honolulu to Los Angeles to testify against a mob boss.

IMDb RATING
5.5/10
138K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,081
153
  • Director
    • David R. Ellis
  • Writers
    • John Heffernan(screenplay)
    • Sebastian Gutierrez(screenplay)
    • David Dalessandro(story)
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Julianna Margulies
    • Nathan Phillips
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  • Director
    • David R. Ellis
  • Writers
    • John Heffernan(screenplay)
    • Sebastian Gutierrez(screenplay)
    • David Dalessandro(story)
  • Stars
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Julianna Margulies
    • Nathan Phillips
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 287Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 8 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Neville Flynnas Neville Flynn
    Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies
    • Claire Milleras Claire Miller
    Nathan Phillips
    Nathan Phillips
    • Sean Jonesas Sean Jones
    Rachel Blanchard
    Rachel Blanchard
    • Mercedesas Mercedes
    Flex Alexander
    Flex Alexander
    • Three G'sas Three G's
    Kenan Thompson
    Kenan Thompson
    • Troyas Troy
    Keith Dallas
    • Big Leroyas Big Leroy
    • (as Keith [Blackman] Dallas)
    Lin Shaye
    Lin Shaye
    • Graceas Grace
    Bruce James
    Bruce James
    • Kenas Ken
    Sunny Mabrey
    Sunny Mabrey
    • Tiffanyas Tiffany
    Casey Dubois
    • Curtisas Curtis
    Daniel Hogarth
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Gerard Plunkett
    Gerard Plunkett
    • Paulas Paul
    Terry Chen
    Terry Chen
    • Chen Leongas Chen Leong
    Elsa Pataky
    Elsa Pataky
    • Mariaas Maria
    Emily Holmes
    Emily Holmes
    • Ashleyas Ashley
    Tygh Runyan
    Tygh Runyan
    • Tyleras Tyler
    Mark Houghton
    Mark Houghton
    • John Sandersas John Sanders
    • Director
      • David R. Ellis
    • Writers
      • John Heffernan(screenplay) (story)
      • Sebastian Gutierrez(screenplay)
      • David Dalessandro(story)
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    Storyline

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    While practicing motocross in Hawaii, Sean Jones witnesses the brutal murder of an important American prosecutor by the powerful mobster Eddie Kim. FBI agent Neville Flynn persuades him to testify against Eddie in Los Angeles. They board the red-eye Flight 121 of Pacific Air, occupying the entire first-class section. However, Eddie dispatches hundred of different species of snakes airborne with a time-operated device in the luggage to release the snakes into the flight with the intent of crashing the plane. Neville and the passengers must struggle with the snakes to survive. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • airplane
    • snake on a plane
    • witness protection
    • fbi agent
    • venomous snake
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • On August 18th Summer Really Begins
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language, a scene of sexuality and drug use, and intense sequences of terror and violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      (At around forty-four minutes) When the male flight attendant puts the snake in the microwave, he can be seen hitting the "snake" preset button on that microwave, a somewhat unusual preset for a microwave.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 27 mins) Flynn tells the passengers to hold their breaths before he shoots the windows, thereby depressurizing the interior of the plane. In reality, if a person holds their breath during depressurization, a 'lung over-expansion injury' can occur. This is why scuba divers are taught "Never hold your breath".
    • Quotes

      Neville Flynn: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

      [the terrified passengers on the plane turn to Neville]

      Neville Flynn: I HAVE HAD IT WITH THESE MOTHERFUCKING SNAKES ON THIS MOTHERFUCKING PLANE!

    • Crazy credits
      Before the credits, there is a quick flash of a open-mouthed snake ready to bite the camera. During the credits, Cobra Starship's "Snakes on a Plane (Bring It!)" music video plays.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD contains some deleted scenes:
      • A scene where Mercedes talks to the newlywed couple in the airport.
      • The scene where Eddie Kim fights his opponent is prolonged.
      • A scene where you see all the passengers board the plane.
      • The dialog between Three Gs and Mercedes is prolonged.
      • More dialogs in the first meeting between Agent Flynn and Claire.
      • The attack on Mrs. Bova is prolonged.
      • A scene where Three Gs and Mercedes talk about a music video.
      • The newlywed woman complains that she never will have children.
      • A short scene between the newlyweds when they prepare to crash.
      • More dialog in the final scene between Flynn and Claire.
    • Connections
      Featured in Pure Venom: The Making of 'Snakes on a Plane' (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Lovely Day
      Written and Performed by Donavon Frankenreiter

      Courtesy of Lost Highway Records

    User reviews1.1K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Great, cheesy, B-movie summer fun
    Oh my god. I think I might still be a little excited, since I just got back from the advance screening of Snakes on a Plane. I want to preface this review by saying that IT'S NOT SERIOUS. DO NOT go to this film expecting to see some great, dramatic film because you'll be let down. However, if you want to go and see Samuel L. Jackson kick the holy sh*t out of snakes (on a plane) then this is the film for you. It's dumb B-movie summer fun, and it delivered it by the truckload. It knows it isn't serious (with that title, how could it be), and honestly, the whole time everyone involved is just having FUN with it. So go, sit back, have fun, and see some snakes (on a plane).

    The plot on this bad-boy is razor thin with a pathetic, throw-away villain. After witnessing a murder, Sean (Nathan Phillips) is taken into protective custody by the FBI and more specifically, Jackson's Neville Flynn. He has to be flown from Hawaii to LA to testify and blah, blah, blah. Who cares, right? No one, seriously, NO ONE. Our villain, Eddie Kim, is worthless. We get two minutes or so of screen time from him. He's not the villain; the SNAKES are the villains!!!!! The real fireworks start when we GET ON THAT PLANE. You all know what's going to happen, so they don't waste (much) time building up to it. Eventually the snakes (on the plane) are released. People are bitten in hilarious and very painful fashion. Samuel L. Jackson has to control the situation in that bad-ass way that only he can, and he disposes of the snakes in downright hilarious ways (which I won't spoil, you have to see it to believe it). Most of your characters are generally stereotypes and some of the acting is wooden. Most of the characters are very clichéd and stupid as well, and they don't do the most logical things in the situations they are presented. But that's not what you care about. THAT'S NOT IMPORTANT! What is important, is the fact, that there are SNAKES... ON A PLANE! It's cheesy, B-movie fun, and don't let anyone tell you any different. You want to see snakes on a plane, you're going to see snakes on a plane. Period. It also plays homage to some Jackson flicks of old, I'll let you decide which ones, since the scenes are obviously set up in that way. Try to think of other films Jackson has been in with reptiles.

    The special effects were PRETTY good; it was obvious when you were looking at a CGI snake or a real snake, that much I can tell you. But it didn't matter. It doesn't take you out of the movie at all. The action is as good as you can expect from people whooping snakes and vice-versa. It was a good thriller, they kept it moving and didn't slow down, and they kept the tension riding high throughout the film. And it's FUNNY. It's funny if you expect it to be cheesy fun, and it is, and I was constantly laughing throughout. Even as snakes (on a plane) are killing people, you're laughing at it. It was just that good.

    I don't know what else I can say about this, except that if you have the chance, SEE THIS FILM OPENING WEEKEND. Get a crowd in there that wants to have good, dumb, popcorn-movie fun and you will have a blast. My theater was off the hook, and it's seriously the most fun I've had at the movies in longer than I can remember. Go into this film knowing what it is and watch it with exactly that in mind and you'll have a GREAT time. Expect nothing from it and just let yourself have fun for a couple of hours. This film won't be the darling of the critics; it wasn't pre-screened because the makers KNOW what this film is and what they expect from it. I can't think of another instance where a film drew this kind of buzz on its title alone, and where everyone who went to see it completely knew it was going to be "so bad it's good." And it really is. Kudos to the studio that ordered re-shoots after all the buzz on the internet kicked in, it really shines. And thanks for the "line" which is quoted at the head of the review. Everyone in my theater said it with him, and EVERYONE was cheering.

    Snakes on a Plane has landed. And it's good summer fun. With snakes. On a plane. Eight out of ten stars.

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    • Aug 17, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 18, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Anaconda 3
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Mutual Film Company
      • Meradin Zweite Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $33,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,020,814
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,850,000
      • Aug 20, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $62,022,014
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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