Armageddon_
"For love. For honor. For mankind."
When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Armageddon earned $553.8M worldwide on a $140.0M budget — a 296% return on investment.
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Year context
Armageddon was released 28 years ago in 1998.
CAST (20)
Bruce Willis
Harry S. Stamper
Billy Bob Thornton
Dan Truman
Ben Affleck
A.J. Frost
Liv Tyler
Grace Stamper
Will Patton
Chick
Steve Buscemi
Rockhound
William Fichtner
Colonel Willie Sharp
Owen Wilson
Oscar
Michael Clarke Duncan
Bear
Peter Stormare
Lev Andropov
Ken Hudson Campbell
Max
Jessica Steen
Co-Pilot Jennifer Watts
Keith David
General Kimsey
Chris Ellis
Flight Director Clark
Jason Isaacs
Ronald Quincy
Grayson McCouch
Gruber
CH
Clark Heathcliffe Brolly
Noonan
Marshall R. Teague
Colonel Davis
Anthony Guidera
Co-Pilot Tucker
Greg Collins
Halsey
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$140.0M
Budget
$553.8M
Revenue
+296%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (2)
B
Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film
1999
WON
B
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
151 min (2h 31m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (8,408 votes)
Popularity
9
Budget
$140,000,000
Box Office
$553,799,566
Profit
+$413,799,566
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Armageddon about?
When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.
How long is Armageddon?
Armageddon has a runtime of 151 minutes (2h 31m).
Who directed Armageddon?
Armageddon was directed by Michael Bay.
Who stars in Armageddon?
The cast of Armageddon includes Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Will Patton.
How much did Armageddon make at the box office?
Armageddon earned $553,799,566 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $140,000,000.
What is the rating of Armageddon?
Armageddon has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 8,408 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Action
Thriller
Science Fiction
Adventure
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