London Has Fallen

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London Has Fallen

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Released Mar 4, 2016

1h 39m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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After the death of the British prime minister, the world's most powerful leaders gather in London to pay their respects. Without warning, terrorists unleash a devastating attack that leaves the city in chaos and ruins. Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) springs into action to bring U.S. President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) to safety. When Asher falls into the hands of the sinister organization, it's up to Banning to save his commander in chief from a horrible fate.

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Critics Consensus

London Has Fallen traps a talented cast -- and all who dare to see it -- in a mid-1990s basic-cable nightmare of a film loaded with xenophobia and threadbare action-thriller clichés.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

London Has Fallen is another one of those forgettable end-of-winter action films that don't really make much common sense but are really fun to watch when you are distracted with popcorn.

Rated: C+

Mar 21, 2017

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

For a bullet-a-minute action/thriller, London Has Fallen is good. Never great.

Nov 8, 2016

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

For what it is this sequel gets the job done.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 15, 2016

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JD Duran

InSession Film

If it wasn’t for the more believable premise, the moments of fatherhood and Gerard Butler’s performance, this would also be a huge fail. For some audiences that won’t be enough and it’ll come off cold but for others, there is some fun to be had here.

Rated: B-

Aug 1, 2024

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Ian Kane

Epoch Times

“London Has Fallen” is an action fan’s dream come true and a worthy follow-up to Mr. Fuqua’s 2013 hit.

Rated: 4/5

May 1, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

There are a couple of shootouts that are an absolute blast. It’s too bad there isn’t enough surrounding the action to make this worthwhile.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 23, 2022

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Isaiah H

If you are looking for an action packed modern patriotic movie, this is your movie. I thought this movie was well put together. I have seen reviews where people say this movie lacks common sense and it lacks a good plot. Well, I think the plot and storyline are pretty simple to understand. This is a really good action movie, with man humor. I would even recommend this movie for an Emmy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/25

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Frank C

Another superb installment in the Has Fallen series. Most of the harshest criticism of the film is ideological. Bunch of nonsense about the film being too jingoisitic and fostering Islamophobia. London Has Fallen gives us great heroes, villains and action sequences to keep the viewer engaged. Follows the genre's formula well. If you hate the United States and sympathize with Islamic extremism, then you'll dislike the film. I think a majority of the negative reviews from critics and viewers comes from their political outlook.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Avalon T

I thought this was a good, exciting fast paced action movie. Gerard Butler and Aaron Elkhart were well cast.l and it kept me on the edge of my seat. I'm definitely going to watch the other 2 movies - Olympus Has Fallen and Angel Has Fallen. .

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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alan g

Ruined by acting, plot, action,sets and Morgan Freeloader.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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S G

Love this movie, not sure why it's % is so low, it's UK, it's action it's great . 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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Michael B

Definitely has its flaws and cringy moments but I thought it was great, better than the first one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Synopsis

After the death of the British prime minister, the world's most powerful leaders gather in London to pay their respects. Without warning, terrorists unleash a devastating attack that leaves the city in chaos and ruins. Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) springs into action to bring U.S. President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) to safety. When Asher falls into the hands of the sinister organization, it's up to Banning to save his commander in chief from a horrible fate.

Director: Babak Najafi
Producer: Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel, Matt O'Toole, Mark Gill, Les Weldon, John Thompson
Screenwriter: Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt, Christian Gudegast, Chad St. John
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Millennium Films, Gramercy Pictures, G-BASE
Rating: R (Strong Violence|Language Throughout)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 4, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 4, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $62.5M
Runtime: 1h 39m

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