Armageddon (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Armageddon is a 1998 action thriller directed by Michael Bay, starring Bruce Willis, Liv Tyler and Ben Affleck. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes and earned $553.7 million worldwide on a $140 million budget. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10. Stream it on YouTube TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Michael Bay
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $140M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Armageddon About?
The premise of Armageddon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a series of devastating meteor strikes threaten Earth, a group of deep-core drillers are recruited for a daring mission. They must travel to space and destroy an asteroid on a collision course with the planet. Facing incredible danger and immense pressure, these unlikely heroes must overcome personal conflicts and technical challenges to save humanity from annihilation.
Armageddon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- asteroid
- astronaut
- outer space
- disaster film
- race against time
- natural disaster
- spacecraft
- nuclear weapon
- spaceship
- nuclear explosion
- courage
- nervous breakdown
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- male bonding
- love
- father disapproves of daughter's boyfriend
- oil drilling
- bomb
- nuclear bomb
- geologist
- explosion
- new york city
- ensemble cast
- human in outer space
- space station explosion
- cosmonaut
- u.s. space program
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- single father
- spacesuit
- saving the world
- death of protagonist
- deep core drilling
- oil rig
- hero
- sacrifice
- space station
- self sacrifice
- space shuttle
- wedding
- forbidden love
- machismo
- father daughter relationship
- death of friend
- death of father
- meteorite
- meteor
- one word title
- meteor threatens earth
- title spoken by character
- kiss
Where to Watch Armageddon
Stream it on YouTube TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Armageddon Cast
Bruce Willis leads the cast, with Liv Tyler and Ben Affleck. Directed by Michael Bay; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Bay
Armageddon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Armageddon 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 68% User score
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Armageddon Plot Summary
What happens in Armageddon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
While on a mission to repair a satellite in space, the Space Shuttle Atlantis meets a catastrophic end due to a meteor shower, tragically taking the lives of its crew. Following this disaster, meteorites unleash chaos on New York City and other global locations. NASA’s scientists make a startling discovery: a Texas-sized asteroid hurtling toward Earth at a staggering speed of 22,000 miles per hour, set to collide with the planet in just 18 days, threatening total annihilation. Together with international space agencies from Russia, Japan, and Europe, NASA devises a desperate plan—a nuclear bomb must be planted beneath the asteroid’s surface to split it apart and steer it away from Earth. However, this dangerous mission is shrouded in secrecy to prevent public panic.
Full summary
The whole story of Armageddon, scene by scene
Armageddon Box Office & Budget
Armageddon grossed $553.7 million worldwide on a $140 million budget, 4.0 times what it cost. $201.6 million came from the US and Canada and $352.1 million (64%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$553.7M
4.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $201.6M
- International
- $352.1M
- Budget
- $140M
Armageddon Awards & Nominations
Armageddon won 1 award from 6 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 1999, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win6 nominations2 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1999 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Director
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
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Oscars 1999 4 nominations- Nominated Music (Original Song)
- Nominated Sound
- Nominated Sound Effects Editing
- Nominated Visual Effects
Armageddon Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Armageddon ≣ 1998 ≣ Trailer #1
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How Well Do You Know Armageddon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Armageddon Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “世界末日” and “绝世天劫”.
- Also known as
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- 世界末日
- 绝世天劫
- アルマゲドン
- 絕世天劫
- Armageddon - Das jüngste Gericht
- Армагеддон
- Armageddon - Giudizio finale
- Армагедон
- ארמגדון
- Αρμαγεδδών
- 아마겟돈
- Armaghedon
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- Armagedonas
- อาร์มาเก็ดดอน วันโลกาวินาศ
- Ngày Tận Thế
- Armagedon, არმაგედონი
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Armageddon FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Armageddon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Armageddon?
Armageddon runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was Armageddon released?
Armageddon was released on July 1, 1998.
Who directed Armageddon?
Armageddon was directed by Michael Bay.
More films by Michael Bay Who is in the cast of Armageddon?
Armageddon stars Bruce Willis, Liv Tyler and Ben Affleck, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Armageddon?
In the US, Armageddon is streaming on YouTube TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Armageddon make at the box office?
Armageddon grossed $553.7 million worldwide ($201.6 million domestic, $352.1 million international) on a budget of $140 million.
How is Armageddon rated?
Armageddon has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 42 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
What awards did Armageddon win?
Armageddon won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Director at the Saturn Awards 1999.
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