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San Andreas

2015Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

Drama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic435.6Rotten Tomatoes48%52%

An epic, pulse-pounding action movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for romance, big ideas or tears.

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Story

We always knew this day would come.

In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter.

Feels like

  • Disaster Blockbuster
  • High-Octane Action
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Family Rescue Drama
  • Earthquake Destruction
  • Rock-Cliff Climbing Thriller
  • Formulaic Plot
  • Immense Sound Design
  • California Setting
  • Popcorn Entertainment

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Brad Peyton
Written by
Carlton Cuse, Jeremy Passmore, Andre Fabrizio
Produced by
Beau Flynn
Music by
Andrew Lockington

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Facts

May 27, 2015 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
May 27, 2015
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States, Australia
Budget
$110 million
Box office
$474 million
Available in
124 countries

Tropes

Oh, Crap!, Damsel out of Distress, Hollywood Genetics +9

  • Oh, Crap!
  • Damsel out of Distress
  • Hollywood Genetics
  • Agony of the Feet
  • Coming in Hot
  • Male Gaze
  • Cool, Clear Water
  • Death of the Hypotenuse
  • Disaster Movie
  • Ignored Expert
  • Soundtrack Dissonance
  • Rescue Romance

12 of 110 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream San Andreas?"

Questions about San Andreas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream San Andreas?

YouTube TV

In the United States, San Andreas streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 110 other countries.

Is San Andreas worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (46).

Is San Andreas okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch San Andreas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is San Andreas plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (10 of 10) and intrigue (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was San Andreas a box office hit?

Budget$110 million
Box office$474 million

Yes: it cost about $110 million to make and earned $474 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What tropes does San Andreas use?

Oh, Crap!Damsel out of DistressHollywood GeneticsAgony of the FeetComing in HotMale GazeCool, Clear WaterDeath of the HypotenuseDisaster MovieIgnored ExpertSoundtrack DissonanceRescue Romanceand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 tropes for it, including Oh, Crap!, Damsel out of Distress, and Hollywood Genetics.