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Final Destination
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Hard Eight Pictures
New Line Cinema New Line Cinema
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Zide-Perry Productions
Final Destination Collection Final Destination Collection

Final Destination

No accidents. No coincidences. No escapes. You can't cheat death.

2000 98 min ★ 6.6 (6,936) Released
Horror

After a teenager has a terrifying vision of him and his friends dying in a plane crash, he prevents the accident only to have Death hunt them down, one by one.

Original title
Final Destination
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$23,000,000
Revenue
$112,880,294
Reviews & Ratings 6
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

May 10, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

Maybe because God had decided that the poor people of Paris didn’t need forty American students visiting them, he sent the young “Alex” (Devon Sawa) a premonition that all on that plane was not going to go smoothly. Just as it is about to take off from New York he decides to get off the thing and takes a few colleagues and one of his teachers with him! Next thing, well the river is being trawled and everyone is confused. Is he some sort of terrorist? Is he a warlock? Was it all fate or is there more to come? Is anyone safe? This is actually quite a solid story about just how people deal with trauma, grief and death whilst also introducing that mysterious question of pre-determination. Is death a thing that’s fluid, alive and scheming - or was it just bad luck that someone was aboard a busted aircraft or got hit by a bus or got their head sliced off by a rogue piece of metal…? Anyway, James Wong does well to galvanise a pretty lacklustre collection of acting talent, most of whom would entirely deserve any grizzly fate, and the stunt co-ordinators and visual effects technicians deliver something that has it’s tongue in it’s cheek (even if that’s not necessarily in a head on the right shoulders) - and just who was that mortician? Good fun, well paced, entertaining and at the better end of the teen horror genre.

r96sk

r96sk

Mar 18, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

<em>'Final Destination'</em> is top entertainment! I've been meaning to watch this franchise for ages - happy to get started. The only thing I know coming in is there's some sort of scene with a car driving behind a (presumably unsafely loaded) lorry? Presumably that's in a sequel. This is the first time I've watched Devon Sawa at this age of his, I know from watching TV's <em>'Chucky'</em> that people always mention this film(s?) when talking about him. He is a well chosen lead, for sure. Ali Larter is solid too. Interesting to see Seann William Scott involved. Some of the characters behind that trio are iffy, in terms of how they are written/portrayed. Kerr Smith's Carter is mostly annoying, for example. Larter's Clear is written a bit odd around the middle part too. The bit with touching the thing (no spoilers) with Kristen Cloke's character is also silly. To be fair, it is a movie designed to be entertaining rather than being something super intricate and highly logical. It does deliver in regards to the former, the effects are great and the deaths do get nicely creative. It is well paced as well, a 90 minute run time is perfect for a film like this. I will say that the ending seemed a bit off to me (if still fun and fine), it kinda felt like the filmmakers didn't know how to end it given how the 'skipping' works and obviously they wanted to set a sequel. It's not a big issue whatsoever, it did seem a little roughly concluded though. All in all, as you can see from my rating, I did love watching it. Interested to see how the follows-up turned up, I'd imagine it's a mixed bag (at best) but time will tell.

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RalphRahal

Mar 13, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

Final Destination kicks off with an eerie premise that immediately sets the tone for what’s to come. The plot follows a group of characters who narrowly escape a disaster, only to realize that fate doesn’t like being cheated. Instead of diving deep into the mystery of why things are happening, the movie focuses more on tension and the creative ways death finds its victims. While the concept is solid, the execution sometimes feels a bit surface-level, making it more about the spectacle than the psychological depth it hints at. The directing does a good job of keeping the suspense alive, using clever foreshadowing and unsettling visual cues to build tension. Cinematography plays into this well, with zoom-ins on seemingly random objects that later become crucial, adding an extra layer of unease. The film also makes great use of lighting and framing to amplify the feeling that something ominous is always lurking around the corner. It’s not a groundbreaking approach, but it works effectively within the horror-thriller genre. Acting is decent for the type of movie it is, with a few standout performances that help sell the fear and paranoia. The script keeps things moving, though some dialogue can feel a little forced at times. Where the movie really shines is in its sound design, using an eerie score and well-placed sound effects to enhance the tension. Overall, Final Destination is a fun, suspenseful ride that delivers on its concept, even if it doesn’t explore its deeper themes as much as it could have.

Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

May 16, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

Love this movie. A person has visions of a disaster or people dieing. All his visions come true. This one is my favorite out of the series.

Wuchak

Wuchak

Oct 30, 2018 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

***Innovative premise for a 'Dead Teenager Movie,' but the last act isn’t compelling*** This first "Final Destination" movie from 2000 was a rather innovative 'Dead Teenager Movie' in that the killer was Death itself, the Grim Reaper. A group of people escape a great tragedy due to a premonition of one of them and the rest of the movie involves the Grim Reaper systematically slaying those who cheated Death in various creative ways. The opening tragedy in this case is a plane crash; in the second film it's a horrible highway pile-up; in the third it's a roller-coaster mishap and so on. I've seen (and own) the first four of the currently five-film franchise, but they all tell the same basic story with different characters and a different location and are all of the same high quality of technical filmmaking. Whether you prefer one or another depends on whether you like the cast and the death sequences (and the locations) because, other than these factors, they're all basically the same. This first one has a quality heroine or 'final girl' in Ali Larter. Amanda Detmer is also on hand as a fellow student while Kristen Cloke plays a freaked-out teacher. They coulda done better showcasing these women IMHO. On the opposite side of the gender spectrum there’s Devon Sawa, Kerr Smith, Seann William Scott and Chad Donella. Their importance to the story is in that order. Meanwhile Tony Todd makes his first of four appearances in the series as a mortician who curiously knows more than he should. For me, what makes these movies kinda dull is the fact that it's impossible to cheat Death. Sure, you can escape it here or there, but Death's been in business for millennia and expertly knows what he's doing. As such, everyone's gonna die except maybe the 'final girl,' who will most certainly die in the sequel. The script began as an X-Files teleplay and, indeed, the movie was made by two veterans of that series. And you can tell due to the basic feel of the movie and the inclusion of two government agents. I’d give “Final Destination” a higher grade because I love the concept, but this one curiously gets dull in the final act (despite all the ‘exciting’ things going on) and they coulda done more with the women. The film runs 1 hour, 37 minutes and was shot in the Vancouver, British Columbia, area (although the events take place around New York City). GRADE: B-

John Chard

John Chard

Jul 20, 2015 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

I'll see you soon! Before taking off for Paris, Alex Browning has a vision that the plane is going to explode. Pannicking he gets off the plane and in the mêlée a teacher and a group of his class mates are forced off the flight, the plane goes on to explode in mid air, killing everyone on board. But pretty soon after the disaster strange accidents start to befall those who got off the plane, it seems that death is out to get them. With the number of hugely disappointing teens in peril movies that were made post the success of Wes Craven's hugely successful Scream, it's refreshing to find one that was, well, refreshing. Not purporting to be anything other than a wickedly entertaining piece of horror based nonsense, Final Destination is inventive, funny and above all else, shock laden. From the opening, and terrifying air crash sequence to the clever and gross way that our protagonists shake hands with the grim reaper, this film is gloriously proud of its horror intent. One peak at the surnames of the characters will tell you just how into their horror roots the makers are here, whilst not a homage movie as such, James Wong and his team clearly know what makes a modern horror picture work. If you find yourself complaining about the writing then you clearly are missing the point of Final Destination's existence, either that or you are in fact dead yourself! Four fun but vastly inferior sequels would follow, but really this is the one to watch, as good a 100 minutes of horror fun as you could wish to have. I dare you not to jump out your seat at least once! 9/10

User reviews courtesy of TMDB.

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Cast 26
Devon Sawa

Devon Sawa

Alex Browning

Ali Larter

Ali Larter

Clear Rivers

Kerr Smith

Kerr Smith

Carter Horton

Kristen Cloke

Kristen Cloke

Valerie Lewton

Daniel Roebuck

Daniel Roebuck

Agent Weine

Roger Guenveur Smith

Roger Guenveur Smith

Agent Schreck

Chad Donella

Chad Donella

Tod Waggner

Seann William Scott

Seann William Scott

Billy Hitchcock

Tony Todd

Tony Todd

Bludworth

Amanda Detmer

Amanda Detmer

Terry Chaney

Brendan Fehr

Brendan Fehr

George Waggner

Lisa Marie Caruk

Lisa Marie Caruk

Christa Marsh

Christine Chatelain

Christine Chatelain

Blake Dreyer

Barbara Tyson

Barbara Tyson

Barbara Browning

Robert Wisden

Robert Wisden

Ken Browning

P. Lynn Johnson

P. Lynn Johnson

Mrs. Waggner

Larry Gilman

Larry Gilman

Mr. Waggner

Guy Fauchon

Guy Fauchon

Hare Krishna

Randy Stone

Randy Stone

Flight Attendant

Mark Holden

Mark Holden

Co-Pilot

Marrett Green

Marrett Green

TV News Anchor

Fred Keating

Fred Keating

Howard Seigel

John Hainsworth

John Hainsworth

Minister

Kristina Matisic

Kristina Matisic

Reporter

Troy Yorke

Troy Yorke

Lou Gehrig's Man (uncredited)

Alessandro Juliani

Alessandro Juliani

Guitar Player in Paris (uncredited)

Crew 29
Robert McLachlan

Robert McLachlan

Director of Photography

John Seale

John Seale

First Assistant Camera

Randy Kerber

Randy Kerber

Additional Music

Benjamin Glenday

Benjamin Glenday

Stand In

J.J. Makaro

J.J. Makaro

Stunt Coordinator

Corry Glass

Corry Glass

Stunt Double

Charlie Estepp

Charlie Estepp

Stunt Driver

Scott Nicholson

Scott Nicholson

Stunt Driver

Duane Dickinson

Duane Dickinson

Stunts

Leslie McMichael

Leslie McMichael

Stunts

Marny Eng

Marny Eng

Stunts

Melissa R. Stubbs

Melissa R. Stubbs

Stunts

James Wong

James Wong

Director

Brent Crowell

Brent Crowell

Third Assistant Director

Chris Bender

Chris Bender

Associate Producer

John Papsidera

John Papsidera

Casting

Richard Brener

Richard Brener

Executive Producer

Craig Perry

Craig Perry

Producer

Glen Morgan

Glen Morgan

Producer

Warren Zide

Warren Zide

Producer

Dana Belcastro

Dana Belcastro

Production Executive

Shirley Walker

Shirley Walker

Original Music Composer

Hector C. Gika

Hector C. Gika

Sound Effects Editor

Tom Ozanich

Tom Ozanich

Sound Effects Editor

Scott Martin Gershin

Scott Martin Gershin

Supervising Sound Editor

Glen Morgan

Glen Morgan

Screenplay

James Wong

James Wong

Screenplay

Jeffrey Reddick

Jeffrey Reddick

Screenplay

Jeffrey Reddick

Jeffrey Reddick

Story

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Mar 16, 2000

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Mar 17, 2000

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