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Pacific Rim: Uprising

2018·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13
IMDb5.6Metacritic444.7Rotten Tomatoes41%36%

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HBO MaxCinemax

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Pacific Rim: Uprising fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

The future, war, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Rise up.

It has been ten years since The Battle of the Breach and the oceans are still, but restless. Vindicated by the victory at the Breach, the Jaeger program has evolved into the most powerful global defense force in human history. The PPDC now calls upon the best and brightest to rise up and become the next generation of heroes when the Kaiju threat returns.
Sci-Fi ActionGiant RobotsKaiju BattlesApocalyptic ThreatHigh-Stakes CombatVisually DrivenYouth EnsemblePopcorn EntertainmentGlobal Defense

Crew

Directed by:
Steven S. DeKnight, Nick Satriano, Melina Burns
Written by:
Kira Snyder, Travis Beacham, Steven S. DeKnight
Produced by:
Guillermo del Toro, John Boyega, Sarah Halley Finn
Composed by:
Lorne Balfe, Dan O'Connell, Jon Taylor

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Pacific Rim: Uprising

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Where can I stream Pacific Rim: Uprising legally?

HBO MaxCinemax

Pacific Rim: Uprising is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pacific Rim: Uprising worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pacific Rim: Uprising rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Pacific Rim: Uprising?

1 h 51 min

Pacific Rim: Uprising runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pacific Rim: Uprising?

Critics43
Audiences46

Yes. Critics average 43 and audiences 46 out of 100, so both groups see Pacific Rim: Uprising much the same way.

Was Pacific Rim: Uprising a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$290 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $290 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is Pacific Rim: Uprising in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Pacific Rim: Uprising?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pacific Rim: Uprising in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pacific Rim: Uprising use?

Transformation Is a Free ActionSequel Non-EntityScrew the Rules, I Have Connections!Upgrade vs. Prototype FightGadgeteer GeniusNo Endor HolocaustCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveBlade BrakeHope SpotCrippling OverspecializationMini-MechaDual Wieldingand 189 more

TV Tropes lists 201 storytelling tropes for Pacific Rim: Uprising, including Transformation Is a Free Action, Sequel Non-Entity, Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!.