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Earthquake

1974Movie2 h 3 minPG

Drama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic567.0Rotten Tomatoes41%36%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic567.0Rotten Tomatoes41%36%

Summary

Various interconnected people struggle to survive when an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude hits Los Angeles, California.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 65

Crew

Directed by
Mark Robson
Written by
Mario Puzo, George Fox
Produced by
Mark Robson, Bernard Donnenfeld
Music by
John Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 15, 1974 · 2 h 3 min · PG

Released
November 15, 1974
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$80 million
Available in
51 countries

Tropes

Novelization, Kicked Upstairs, Idiot Ball +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Earthquake?"

Questions about Earthquake

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Earthquake?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Earthquake from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Earthquake worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 56).

Is Earthquake okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Will Earthquake scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Was Earthquake a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$80 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $80 million worldwide, 11.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Earthquake use?

NovelizationKicked UpstairsIdiot BallLaser-Guided KarmaOne-Word TitleGroin AttackHope SpotIncurable Cough of DeathElevator FailureAsshole VictimGoing PostalThe Neidermeyerand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 tropes for it, including Novelization, Kicked Upstairs, and Idiot Ball.