In the Line of Fire (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
In the Line of Fire is a 1993 drama thriller directed by Wolfgang Petersen, starring Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich and Rene Russo. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $177 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Wolfgang Petersen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In the Line of Fire About?
The premise of In the Line of Fire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Secret Service agent is burdened by his past failure to protect President Kennedy. Years later, he finds himself targeted by a former CIA operative with a hidden agenda. As the agent investigates a potential threat to the current president, he must confront his personal demons and unravel a dangerous plot while protecting the highest office in the nation.
In the Line of Fire Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with John Malkovich and Rene Russo. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
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Director Wolfgang Petersen
More from Wolfgang Petersen
More films directed by Wolfgang Petersen, best-rated first: Das Boot, Troy, Outbreak and Air Force One.
In the Line of Fire Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave In the Line of Fire 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 70% User score
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In the Line of Fire Plot Summary
What happens in In the Line of Fire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As United States Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan dives deeper into what appears to be a straightforward investigation, he is met with a chilling truth: a shadowy figure, known only as “Booth,” is intent on assassinating the President of the United States. This elusive killer’s sinister plans come to light through unsettling phone calls to Horrigan, revealing an alarming awareness of the agent’s troubled past. It soon becomes apparent that Booth knows Horrigan intimately, even recalling his history as one of John F. Kennedy’s bodyguards on that fateful day of the assassination. This haunting knowledge serves as a continual reminder of Horrigan’s enduring guilt and inadequacy, transforming him into a cynical, lovelorn, and whiskey-dependent shell of his former self.
Full summary
The whole story of In the Line of Fire, scene by scene
In the Line of Fire Box Office & Budget
In the Line of Fire grossed $177 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 4.4 times what it cost. $102.3 million came from the US and Canada and $74.7 million (42%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$177M
4.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $102.3M
- International
- $74.7M
- Budget
- $40M
In the Line of Fire Awards & Nominations
In the Line of Fire was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 7 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
7 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1994 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
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Oscars 1994 3 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – John Malkovich
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
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Golden Globes 1994 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor) – John Malkovich
In the Line of Fire Trailers & Videos
The trailer of In the Line of Fire.
How Well Do You Know In the Line of Fire?
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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Who is the main antagonist in 'In the Line of Fire'?
Cars in In the Line of Fire
93 cars on screen, including the 1987 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine and the 1981 Chevrolet Impala.
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1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Important role
In the Line of Fire Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Die zweite Chance” and “Η δεύτερη ευκαιρία”.
- Also known as
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- Die zweite Chance
- Η δεύτερη ευκαιρία
- B'Kav Ha-Esh
- 火線狙擊
- In the Line of Fire - Die zweite Chance
- Nel centro del mirino
- Tulilinjalla
- Dans la ligne de mire
- En la línea de fuego
- I skottlinjen
- Ateş Hattında
- На линии огня
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- На линији ватре
- 火线狙击
- Célkeresztben
- Na Linha de Fogo
- Lige på kornet
- În bătaia puștii
- בקו האש
- ザ・シークレット・サービス
- S nasazením života
- Na linii ognia
- Под прицел
- 火線大行動
- S nasadením života
- Ugnies linijoje
- 사선에서
- На лінії вогню
- Sur la ligne de feu
- En la Linea de Fuego
- Na vatrenoj liniji
- แผนสังหารนรกทีละขั้น
- En la línia de foc
- Tulejoonel
- Trong Tầm Lửa Đạn
- I skuddlinjen
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In the Line of Fire FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of In the Line of Fire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In the Line of Fire?
In the Line of Fire runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was In the Line of Fire released?
In the Line of Fire was released on July 9, 1993.
Who directed In the Line of Fire?
In the Line of Fire was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
More films by Wolfgang Petersen Who is in the cast of In the Line of Fire?
In the Line of Fire stars Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich and Rene Russo.
How much did In the Line of Fire make at the box office?
In the Line of Fire grossed $177 million worldwide ($102.3 million domestic, $74.7 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is In the Line of Fire rated?
In the Line of Fire has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was In the Line of Fire nominated for any awards?
In the Line of Fire received 7 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does In the Line of Fire have a post-credit scene?
No. In the Line of Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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