Under Siege (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Under Siege is a 1992 action thriller directed by Andrew Davis, starring Steven Seagal, Gary Busey and Glenn Morshower. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $156.6 million worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Andrew Davis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Under Siege About?
The premise of Under Siege without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Former Navy SEAL Casey Ryback, now a chef, is enjoying a peaceful train journey with his niece Sarah when a ruthless group of terrorists led by the cunning Travis Dane seizes control. Forced to dust off his combat skills, Ryback must confront the dangerous hijackers and protect the passengers while desperately seeking a way to regain control of the train.
Under Siege Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- battleship
- cook
- popping out of a cake
- ex special forces
- terrorist plot
- die hard scenario
- terrorist
- u.s. navy
- one against many
- knife throwing
- action hero
- violence
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- good versus evil
- playboy playmate
- hero
- freezer
- martial arts
- sociopath
- homemade bomb
- aikido
- stabbed in the head
- naval ship
- warship
- navy seal
- u.s. navy seals
- tomahawk missile
- insane man
- agm 84 harpoon missile
- 16 inch gun
- f 18
- f 18 hornet
- locked in a food freezer
- warhead
- party
- missile
- playboy
- naval uniform
- navy ship
- kitchen
- torpedo
- terrorist group
- fire
- fighter jet
- hawaii
- unlikely hero
- fight
- eye gouging
- henchman
- suspense
- stripper
Under Siege Cast
Steven Seagal leads the cast, with Gary Busey and Glenn Morshower. Directed by Andrew Davis; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrew Davis
Also Starring in Under Siege
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Critics gave Under Siege 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 63% User score
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Under Siege Plot Summary
What happens in Under Siege from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds as the American battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) arrives at Pearl Harbor. In a moment of national pride, President George H. W. Bush delivers a speech announcing that this proud vessel, after years of service, is set for decommissioning in California, marking its final journey. Casey Ryback (Steven Seagal), the ship’s Chief Petty Officer and cook, is busy preparing a festive meal to celebrate Captain Adams’ birthday, much to the chagrin of his rival, Commander Krill (Gary Busey). Krill has arranged for lavish food and entertainment to be airlifted from Hawaii, a direct challenge to Ryback’s efforts.
Full summary
The whole story of Under Siege, scene by scene
Under Siege Box Office
Under Siege grossed $156.6 million worldwide. $83.6 million came from the US and Canada and $73 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$156.6M
- US & Canada
- $83.6M
- International
- $73M
Under Siege Awards & Nominations
Under Siege was nominated for 2 Oscars.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1993 2 nominations- Nominated Sound
- Nominated Sound Effects Editing
Under Siege Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Takeover of the USS Missouri
How Well Do You Know Under Siege?
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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Under Siege Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Dreadnought” and “Under Siege 01 Under Siege”.
- Also known as
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- Dreadnought
- Under Siege 01 Under Siege
- A Força em Alerta
- Přepadení v Pacifiku
- Alarmstufe Rot (Under Siege)
- Alarmstufe Rot
- Alarmstufe: Rot
- Trappola in alto mare
- Piège en haute mer
- Under belägring
- В осаде
- Alerta máxima
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- Kapring på åbent hav
- Kaappaus merellä
- Kapring på åpent hav
- Úszó erőd
- 潜龙轰天
- 沈黙の戦艦
- מצור ימי
- Liberator
- Sub asediu
- Σε Κατάσταση Πολιορκίας.
- 언더 씨즈
- Cuirassé en péril
- В облозі
- Kuşatma Altında
- Под обсада
- Apsuptyje
- Prepadnutie v Pacifiku
- 魔鬼戰將
- Pod opsadom
- Trong Vòng Vây
- ยุทธการยึดเรือนรก
- Oblegani
- 暴走潛龍
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Under Siege FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Under Siege, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Under Siege?
Under Siege runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Under Siege released?
Under Siege was released on October 9, 1992.
Who directed Under Siege?
Under Siege was directed by Andrew Davis.
More films by Andrew Davis Who is in the cast of Under Siege?
Under Siege stars Steven Seagal, Gary Busey and Glenn Morshower, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Under Siege make at the box office?
Under Siege grossed $156.6 million worldwide ($83.6 million domestic, $73 million international).
How is Under Siege rated?
Under Siege has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 58 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Under Siege nominated for any awards?
Under Siege received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Under Siege have a post-credit scene?
No. Under Siege has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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