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Volcano

1997·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Physical Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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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

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Volcano

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Volcano legally?

Volcano is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Volcano worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Volcano rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Volcano?

1 h 44 min

Volcano runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Volcano?

Critics54
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Volcano much the same way.

Was Volcano a box office hit?

Budget$90 million
Box office$123 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $90 million to make and earned $123 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Volcano in?

EnglishGermanSpanish

It was made in English, with some German, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Volcano?

83ADAEALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBRBZCA+69

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Volcano in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Volcano, including I'm Melting!, Brick Joke, Disaster-Dodging Dog.