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Final Destination

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Final Destination

R

Released Mar 17, 2000

1h 38m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Alex Browning (Devon Sawa), is embarking on a trip to Paris. Alex experiences a premonition -- he sees the plane explode moments after leaving the ground. Alex insists that everyone get off the plane and 7 people including Alex, are forced to disembark. All watch as the plane actually explodes in a fireball. He and the other survivors have briefly cheated death, but will not be able to evade their fate for very long. One by one, these fugitives from fate fall victim to the grim reaper.

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Critics Consensus

Despite a panel of X-Files' alums at the helm and a promising premise, flighty performances and poor execution keep Final Destination from ever taking off.

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Fiona Sturges

Independent (UK)

It's predictable but exciting stuff.

Rated: 3/5

May 22, 2025

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Todd Camp

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

Wong and Morgan actually scare up quite a few surprises, even if the territory is all too familiar.

Rated: 2.5/5

May 22, 2025

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Final Destination is pure shlock, pure and simple. But it's unadulterated, unashamed, and delivered with a certain hard-ball intensity.

May 22, 2025

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Stephen A. Russell

Orion's Shoulder (Substack)

It’s rawer, spookier and less overtly pleased with itself ... Director James Wong glories in Final Destination’s portentous vision.

May 25, 2025

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Sharai Bohannon

A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast

'Final Destination' set a bar that the first four sequels never lived up to. It's smart, cool, fun, and is the reason why so many people in my generation have anxiety.

Rated: 4/5

May 23, 2025

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George M. Thomas

Akron Beacon Journal

At times the film jumps from one scene to the other with little regard for telling a coherent, linear story.

Rated: 1.5/4

May 22, 2025

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Nick O

Some might regard this flick as just another horror movie of the era with a group of teenage faces in front of a dark background on the cover, but this well-executed rollercoaster death ride will creep you out while satisfying the thirstiest bloodlust.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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Audience Member

Great start to the franchise, but it could have been so much more. I loved the idea, but the kills aren't nearly as gruesome as the franchise would later come to be known for. Still a great movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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Oaklee D

Better films come later in the series, but this is a solid foundation and building block for the franchise as a whole.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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Kalissa H

So suspenseful and kept me entertained.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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matthias s

It’s been ages since I watched *Final Destination*, but that eerie, suspense-laced atmosphere still lingers in my mind. The premonition scene? Absolute perfection—tense, stylish, and chilling, with music that seals the mood beautifully. The film starts incredibly strong, pulling you right in. But once the pattern of death kicks in, it becomes a bit too predictable—like playing connect-the-dots with a scythe. I wish it had thrown in more surprises or real scares instead of just elaborate setups. Pacing gets wobbly after the first act, but it's still an iconic horror-thriller that earned its place in the genre's hall of fame.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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Noe H

When this movie came out it added whole new twist on the horror movie genre, its amazing and is a classic staple for anyone wanting to be on the edge of their seat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/20/25

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Synopsis

Alex Browning (Devon Sawa), is embarking on a trip to Paris. Alex experiences a premonition -- he sees the plane explode moments after leaving the ground. Alex insists that everyone get off the plane and 7 people including Alex, are forced to disembark. All watch as the plane actually explodes in a fireball. He and the other survivors have briefly cheated death, but will not be able to evade their fate for very long. One by one, these fugitives from fate fall victim to the grim reaper.

Director: James Wong
Producer: Glen Morgan, Craig Perry, Warren Zide
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Reddick, Glen Morgan, James Wong, Jeffrey Reddick
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Zide-Perry Productions, Hard Eight Pictures
Rating: R (Terror|Language|Violence)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 17, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 26, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $53.3M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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