Eraser is a 1996 American action thriller film. The story revolves around a U.S. Marshal specializing in erasing the identities of people in the Witness Protection Program who are at risk. The film's tone is action-packed and suspenseful, featuring heavy weaponry and elaborate stunts. It was released on June 21, 1996. As of October 26, 2023, it is available for streaming on Max and Hulu, among other platforms.
- Chuck Russell - Director
- Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Kruger/Eraser
- James Caan as William Donohue
- Vanessa Williams as Lee Cullen
- James Coburn as Arthur Beller
- Robert Pastorelli as Johnny Casteleone
- James Cromwell as U.S. Marshal Monroe Cassil
Eraser received mixed reviews.
- IMDb: 6.1/10 based on 174,615 ratings (as of October 26, 2023)
- Rotten Tomatoes: 25% Tomatometer, 42% Audience Score (based on 53 reviews)
- Metacritic: 34/100 based on 20 reviews
The film grossed $101.2 million domestically and $242.3 million worldwide against a production budget of $100 million. Eraser was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Effects Editing but did not win.
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- True Lies (1994): Another action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, True Lies blends action with comedy and espionage.
- Executive Decision (1996): Another high-octane action film released in the same year focusing on a dangerous situation needing to be resolved.
