Executive Decision vs Poseidon

Executive Decision has the higher audience score (6.3/10 against 5.9/10 for Poseidon). Poseidon is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 2h 12m. Executive Decision is the older of the two (1996 against 2006). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Kurt Russell.

Executive Decision posterExecutive Decision1996 VS Poseidon posterPoseidon2006
Executive DecisionPoseidon
Audience score★ 6.3/10★ 5.9/10
Year19962006
Length2h 12m1h 38m
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama, ThrillerAction, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorStuart BairdWolfgang Petersen
Main castLen Cariou, Kurt Russell, Halle Berry, Oliver Platt, John LeguizamoMike Vogel, Kurt Russell, Andre Braugher, Jacinda Barrett, Josh Lucas

Synopsis

Executive Decision

Terrorists hijack a 747 inbound to Washington D.C., demanding the release of their imprisoned leader. Intelligence expert David Grant (Kurt Russell) suspects another reason and he is soon the reluctant member of a special assault team that is assigned to intercept the plane and hijackers.

Poseidon

A packed cruise ship traveling the Atlantic is hit and overturned by a massive wave, compelling the passengers to begin a dramatic fight for their lives.

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