Under Siege

R

Released Oct 9, 1992

1 hr. 42 min.

Action

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80%

30 Reviews

Tomatometer

62%

50,000+ Ratings

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A heroic loner takes on a group of nuclear terrorists in this seagoing tale. Posing as a rock band, the terrorists get themselves hired for a party aboard the USS Missouri, a battleship en route to Pearl Harbor for decommissioning. They plan to steal the ship's nuclear arsenal but haven't reckoned on the intervention of the ship's chef, a decorated former Navy SEAL.

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Critics Consensus

A well-directed action thriller that makes the most of its confined setting, Under Siege marks a high point for early '90s action -- and its star's spotty filmography.

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Howard H

Good story, characters and a very, very sexy coactor that will give teenage boys wet dreams forever.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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sean G

Great movie full of action from the start , good story , keep me watching . Good movie for its time . 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Sebastian B

On the whole a terrible film. Premise was not convincing at all and was just a carbon copy of die hard. Plenty of gratuitous violence and general lack of suspense. Characters received very little development.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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Blu B

A solid 90's Action Flick & Seagal's Finest Hour. The first 20 minutes is a bit cheesy and over the top but once the ship take over happens it takes a solid jump up and never lets up. The shootouts and practical effects are all really well done and esaily the highlight. The ship setting is memorable and does a good job holding tension and it doesn't get too complicated ever to follow. It's basically Die Hard on a ship and that's a good thing. The acting isn't bad but defintely the weakest part while everything else is solid. Seagal has more life here than any other peformance but it's still a 2 steps below Keanu Reeves. Tommy Lee Jones is the best thing in a hammed up over the top performance that is really good and makes for a great ensemble villian cast. Everyone else is just kind of forgettable. None of the characters have much depth to them at all. Also, not sure why Jones doesn't just shoot Seagal after knowing how dangerous he is and encountering him before also. It also does start to run out of steam a bit in the final 10-15 minutes but it ends well. The knife fight is a bit over the top but still. Anyone who is a fan of 90's action, any actors in this, the director, or Seagal especially will enjoy this.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/23/24

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C.S.R

What an all time absolute classic! If you've never seen this movie you won't be disappointed, is that good!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/24

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Alain M

rewatching this in 2023 makes you realise what bad of an actor Steven Seagal actually was. He couldn't carry an action movie, this movie is only there to boost his ego and his prowess with an martial arts that doesn't look anything nearly as spectacular as the one that JCVD shows of on screen, or Keanu Reeves for that matter (who is also uncomparable when it comes to acting) Steven might be full of himself, but this box-office (one of the few to his name) is mediocre at best

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/04/23

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Andrew Davis

Director

Steven Seagal

Casey Ryback

Tommy Lee Jones

William Stranix

Gary Busey

Cmdr. Krill

Erika Eleniak

Jordan Tate

Patrick O'Neal

Capt. Adams

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Duane Byrge

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Die Hard on a ship, this Steven Seagal starrer is a hard-charged, perfectly detonated actioner that should especially delight especially macho mainstreamers.

Oct 25, 2019

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

The tension and humor level tail off a bit toward the conclusion, but Steven Seagal and Chicago director Andy Davis clearly declare themselves as top-flight talent.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 10, 2017

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B-

Sep 7, 2011

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John Ferguson

Radio Times

Seagal may lack natural charisma, but a flamboyant performance from Jones, plus some sterling work from fellow baddies Gary Busey and Colm Meaney, more than compensate for his deficiencies.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 25, 2024

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

If you only see one Steven Seagal movie (and you really don't even need to see one), be sure it's this one.

Rated: 7/10

Sep 25, 2020

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a seriously appealing premise that's employed to distressingly erratic effect by Davis...

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 28, 2020

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Synopsis

A heroic loner takes on a group of nuclear terrorists in this seagoing tale. Posing as a rock band, the terrorists get themselves hired for a party aboard the USS Missouri, a battleship en route to Pearl Harbor for decommissioning. They plan to steal the ship's nuclear arsenal but haven't reckoned on the intervention of the ship's chef, a decorated former Navy SEAL.

Director: Andrew Davis
Executive Producer: J.F. Lawton, Gary W. Goldstein
Screenwriter: J.F. Lawton
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Alcor Films, Warner Bros., Canal+, Regency Enterprises
Rating: R
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 9, 1992, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $82.3M
Sound Mix: Surround

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