Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
A disgraced guard is the nation's only hope when terrorists seize the White House in a relentless, gritty thriller.
When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster.
How intense is Olympus Has Fallen?
Olympus Has Fallen is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Olympus Has Fallen feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyhigh octanetense
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Olympus Has Fallen
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Olympus Has Fallen for you?
Is Olympus Has Fallen scary?
Only a little. Olympus Has Fallen has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Olympus Has Fallen gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Olympus Has Fallen sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Olympus Has Fallen OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Olympus Has Fallen?
Olympus Has Fallen runs 2h.
Where can I stream Olympus Has Fallen?
Olympus Has Fallen is streaming on Prime Video, AMC+, YouTube (free) and Plex.
Does Olympus Has Fallen have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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