Under Siege

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Under Siege

R

1992

1h 42m

Action

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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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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

10/25/2019

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

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

07/10/2017

3.5/4

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.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

01/01/2000

3/4

I walked into the screening in a cynical frame of mind, but then a funny thing happened. The movie started working for me.

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

03/23/2025

There are more warheads in this movie than the missles being offloaded by these nefarious criminals.

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John Ferguson

Radio Times

01/25/2024

4/5

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.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

09/25/2020

7/10

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

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Julian P

@JulianPoulter 22h

As time goes by this great action movie is firmly established as a 90s classic. However staid Segal is as an actor, he has presence and poise. It isn't Shakespeare but it is 100% entertainment with superb casting of an ensembles cast and holds tension throughout.

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EJ P.

@passeos Mar 2

Seagal at his finest.

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Greg B.

@Gtbcpa Feb 16

I thought it was great

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Nick B

@Yoshmin64 Feb 2

Under Siege is one of Steven Seagal’s strongest action films, taking a familiar Die Hard–style setup and executing it with confidence. Set aboard a hijacked battleship, the film makes smart use of its contained setting to build tension while delivering solid, hard-hitting action. Seagal is at his peak as Casey Ryback, playing the role with restraint and control that makes him a believable hero. The fight scenes are efficient and brutal, emphasizing skill over flash and keeping the action grounded. The real standout is Tommy Lee Jones as Strannix, who brings wild energy, dark humor, and unpredictability to the role. Gary Busey complements him well as a memorable villain. Director Andrew Davis keeps the pacing tight and the action clear, balancing suspense with explosive moments. Overall, Under Siege remains a sharp, entertaining thriller. Say what you will about Steven Seagal now, but in the late ’80s and ’90s, he was the king of martial-arts action.

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Jonathan O

@RT41230270 Jan 12

We'll is Die Hard but on the battleship but is a fun action movie and also Steven Seagal doesn't run like a girl in this movie but the he's monolog is so dumb.

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Sebastian L

@RT53077800 Oct 23

Beautifully shot and almost perfectly paced, Under Siege is enjoyable from start to finish. In the competent hands of everybody else even Seagal is bearable, but a protagonist with more depth could have turned this into a masterpiece. Lee Jones is a powerhouse.

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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
Producer: Arnon Milchan, Steven Seagal, Steven Reuther
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Regency Enterprises, Warner Bros., Alcor Films, Canal+
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
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Surround

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