Snakes on a Plane Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Relax. They're first class fliers.

Last modified: Dec. 22, 2008

Snakes on a Plane

Release Date: Friday, August 18, 2006

On board a flight over the Pacific Ocean, an assassin, bent on killing a passenger who's a witness in protective custody, lets loose a crate full of deadly snakes.

Director: David R. Ellis

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson • Benjamin McKenzie • Nathan Phillips • Adam Behr • Rachel Blanchard

R Action N/A

3.9 / 5.0

54% WILL SEE 46% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: An assassin unleashes lethal snakes aboard a packed passenger jet over the Pacific Ocean in order to eliminate a witness in protective custody. The rookie pilot and frightened passengers must band together to survive.

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Who stars in Snakes on a Plane – Cast List

Samuel L. Jackson
Afterburn, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - 25th Anniversary
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Benjamin McKenzie
Goodbye World, Bloat
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Nathan Phillips
Kane, Wolf Creek
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Adam Behr
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Rachel Blanchard
Vicious, Deep Water
David Koechner
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, Hit and Run
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Julianna Margulies
Millers in Marriage, City Island
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Tygh Runyan
Road to Nowhere
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Kenan Thompson
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch, Trolls World Tour

Who is making Snakes on a Plane – Crew List

A look at Snakes on a Plane behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director David R. Ellis last helmed Shark Night 3D and The Final Destination. The film's writer John Heffernan last penned A Chance for Both Barrels.

Director: David R. Ellis
Screenwriters: John Heffernan
David Loucka
Producer: Don Granger

Studios: New Line Cinema
Production Company: Patchwork Productions

Production – What we know about the Snakes on a Plane

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Snakes on a Plane movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language, a scene of sexuality and drug use, and intense sequences of terror and violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Relax. They're first class fliers.
Also known as: Pacific Air Flight 121
Language: English

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Snakes on a Plane Release Date: When was the film released?

Snakes on a Plane was released in on Friday, August 18 , 2006. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Accepted, 10th and Wolf and The Illusionist.