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Pacific Rim: Uprising

2018Movie1 h 51 minPG-13

46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic444.7Rotten Tomatoes41%36%

An epic, pulse-pounding action movie about the future and war, with standout sound design.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Giant Robot Combat
  • High-Octane Action
  • Sci-Fi Blockbuster
  • Visually Stunning Spectacle
  • Post-Apocalyptic Defense
  • Epic Orchestral Score
  • Team-Based Heroics
  • Immersive Sound Design

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Steven S. DeKnight
Written by
Steven S. DeKnight, Kira Snyder, T.S. Nowlin
Produced by
Guillermo del Toro, John Boyega, Jon Jashni
Music by
Lorne Balfe

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Facts

March 21, 2018 · 1 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
March 21, 2018
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$150 million
Box office
$290 million
Available in
135 countries

Tropes

Transformation Is a Free Action, Sequel Non-Entity, Screw the Rules, I Have Connections! +9

  • Transformation Is a Free Action
  • Sequel Non-Entity
  • Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!
  • Upgrade vs. Prototype Fight
  • Gadgeteer Genius
  • No Endor Holocaust
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • Blade Brake
  • Hope Spot
  • Crippling Overspecialization
  • Mini-Mecha
  • Dual Wielding

12 of 201 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Pacific Rim: Uprising?"

Questions about Pacific Rim: Uprising

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Where can I stream Pacific Rim: Uprising?

HBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, Pacific Rim: Uprising streams on HBO Max and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 131 other countries.

Is Pacific Rim: Uprising worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 44).

Is Pacific Rim: Uprising a sequel?

  1. Pacific Rim (2013)
  2. Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Pacific Rim (2013).

Is Pacific Rim: Uprising okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Pacific Rim: Uprising plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (10 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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 tropes for it, including Transformation Is a Free Action, Sequel Non-Entity, and Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!.