Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)

Action Adventure
← Inspired by 5 films

When an IMF mission ends badly, the world is faced with dire consequences. As Ethan Hunt takes it upon himself to fulfill his original briefing, the CIA begin to question his loyalty and his motives. The IMF team find themselves in a race against time, hunted by assassins while trying to prevent a global catastrophe.

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The Parallax View
The Parallax View (1974)1
 Point Blank
Point Blank (1967)2
 Klute
Klute (1971)3
 The General
The General (1926)4
 North by Northwest
North by Northwest (1959)5

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  1. The Parallax View (1974)
    "McQuarrie mentioned that during the production of *Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation*, he watched *The Parallax View* extensively. While he deliberately avoided rewatching it for *Fallout*, its influence remained." Christopher McQuarrie on Fallout Action, Superhero Movies, and More Steven Weintraub Collider
  2. Point Blank (1967)
    "Cinematographer Rob Hardy, a fan of *Point Blank*, inspired McQuarrie to include subtle nods to the film in *Fallout*. McQuarrie noted that some elements reminiscent of *Point Blank* appeared subconsciously." Christopher McQuarrie on Fallout Action, Superhero Movies, and More Steven Weintraub Collider
  3. Klute (1971)
    "McQuarrie expressed admiration for cinematographer Gordon Willis's work on *Klute*, acknowledging its influence on his own filmmaking approach." Christopher McQuarrie on Fallout Action, Superhero Movies, and More Steven Weintraub Collider
  4. The General (1926)
    "McQuarrie highlighted Buster Keaton's *The General* as a significant influence, particularly in crafting the film's action sequences." Letterboxd source
  5. North by Northwest (1959)
    "McQuarrie frequently revisited Alfred Hitchcock's *North by Northwest* during the production of *Rogue Nation*, and its impact carried over into *Fallout*." Christopher McQuarrie on Fallout Action, Superhero Movies, and More Steven Weintraub Collider