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Volcano

1997·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic545.8Rotten Tomatoes48%32%

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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About

It's hotter than hell.

An earthquake shatters a peaceful Los Angeles morning and opens a fissure deep into the earth, causing lava to start bubbling up. As a volcano begins forming in the La Brea Tar Pits, the director of the city's emergency management service, working with a geologist, must then use every resource in the city to try and stop the volcano from consuming LA.
Disaster ThrillerAction-PackedCity in PerilSurvival StoryHigh StakesRace Against TimeExplosive SpectacleHollywood BlockbusterUrban Catastrophe

Crew

Directed by:
Mick Jackson, Karen Golden, Mic Rodgers
Written by:
Billy Ray, Jerome Armstrong, Jerome Armstrong
Produced by:
Neal H. Moritz, Scott Stuber, Lauren Shuler Donner
Composed by:
Matthew Wood, Alan Silvestri, Alan Silvestri

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Volcano

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Volcano?

PhiloStarz

In the United States, Volcano streams on Philo and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is Volcano worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 54).

Is Volcano okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Volcano?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Volcano use?

I'm Melting!Brick JokeDisaster-Dodging DogChekhov's GunCassandra TruthThe LoadSay Your PrayersConfiscated PhoneActually Pretty FunnySassy Black WomanCigarette of AnxietyDown L.A. Drainand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 tropes for it, including I'm Melting!, Brick Joke, and Disaster-Dodging Dog.