The Package(1989)
He's one man racing against time to stop the most explosive conspiracy in history.
The Package Synopsis
Experienced Green Beret sergeant Johnny Gallagher is escorting a prisoner, Airborne Ranger Thomas Boyette, back to the US, but Boyette escapes and Gallagher must risk life and limb to catch him.
The Package (1989) is a thriller and action film directed by Andrew Davis, released on August 25, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, Tommy Lee Jones and John Heard. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 285 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Davis
- Writers:
- John Bishop
- Producers:
- Beverly J. Camhe, Tobie Haggerty
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Tidy
- Composer:
- James Newton Howard
- Production:
- Orion Pictures
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Revenue:
- $10,647,219
- Status:
- Released
The Package (1989) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Package before you stream it.
The Package Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Hackman
as Sgt. Johnny Gallagher
Joanna Cassidy
as Eileen Gallagher
Tommy Lee Jones
as Thomas Boyette
John Heard
as Col. Glen Whitacre
Dennis Franz
as Lt. Milan Delich
Pam Grier
as Ruth Butler
Ron Dean
as Karl Richards
Nathan Davis
as Soviet Press Secretary
Chelcie Ross
as Gen. Hopkins
Joe Greco
as Gen. Carlson
- Ike Pappas
Ike Pappas
as Ike Pappas
Marco St. John
as Marth
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Davis, written by John Bishop, produced by Beverly J. Camhe and Tobie Haggerty.
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The Package Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 285 ratings.
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The Package – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Package online?
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The Package (1989) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Package?
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The main cast of The Package (1989) includes Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, Tommy Lee Jones, John Heard and Dennis Franz. The film was directed by Andrew Davis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Package released?
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The Package was released on August 25, 1989 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Package worth watching?
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The Package (1989) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 285 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Package?
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Yes. The official The Package trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.