Snakes on a Plane (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2006, Snakes on a Plane is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by David R. Ellis, running about 105 minutes. “Sit back. Relax. Enjoy the fright.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. America is on the search for the murderer Eddie Kim. Sean Jones must fly to L.A. to testify in a hearing against Kim. Accompanied by FBI agent Neville Flynn, the flight receives some unexpected visitors.
Who’s in it. Snakes on a Plane stars Samuel L. Jackson as Neville Flynn, Julianna Margulies as Claire Miller, Nathan Phillips as Sean Jones and Kenan Thompson as Troy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Snakes on a Plane has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $62M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snakes on a Plane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snakes on a Plane tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snakes on a Plane (2006)?
- In US, Snakes on a Plane is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snakes on a Plane worth watching?
- Snakes on a Plane holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snakes on a Plane?
- Snakes on a Plane stars Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan Phillips, Kenan Thompson and Rachel Blanchard.