The Rock (1996)
Movie 2h 17m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Dating from 1996, The Rock sits in the action, adventure and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Michael Bay. The cast includes Ed Harris, Vanessa Marcil and David Morse. The running time is 2h 17m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
Synopsis
When vengeful General Francis X. Hummel seizes control of Alcatraz Island and threatens to launch missiles loaded with deadly chemical weapons into San Francisco, only a young FBI chemical weapons expert and notorious Federal prisoner have the skills to penetrate the impregnable island fortress and take him down.
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Cast & crew
- Michael BayDirector
- Ed Harrisas Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC
- Vanessa Marcilas Carla Pestalozzi
- David Morseas Major Tom Baxter
- Nicolas Cageas Dr. Stanley Goodspeed
- Michael Biehnas Commander Charles Anderson
- Tony Toddas Captain Darrow
- John C. McGinleyas Marine Captain Hendrix
- Bokeem Woodbineas Sergeant Crisp
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Questions about The Rock
- What genre is The Rock?
- The Rock is categorised as Action, Adventure, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Rock?
- Ed Harris, Vanessa Marcil, David Morse, Nicolas Cage, Michael Biehn appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Rock?
- Michael Bay directed The Rock.
- How long is The Rock?
- The Rock runs for 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- Is The Rock worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Rock?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
