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Pacific Rim

2013·Movie
2h 11min·PG-13
IMDb6.9Metacritic657.5Rotten Tomatoes72%77%

Where to watch

Netflix

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Pacific Rim fingerprint

Relentless energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

War, the future, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Acting5

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

To fight monsters, we created monsters.

Using massive piloted robots to combat the alien threat, Earth's survivors take the fight to the invading alien force lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless enemy, the forces of mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes who now stand as Earth's final hope against the mounting apocalypse.
Mecha BlockbusterKaiju SpectacleHomage to TokusatsuHigh-Octane ActionGlobal WarfareFound Family BondsRetro-Futuristic DesignVisceral CombatSincere Heroism

Crew

Directed by:
Guillermo del Toro, Alexander H. Gayner, Shane B. Scott
Written by:
Guillermo del Toro, Travis Beacham, Travis Beacham
Produced by:
Guillermo del Toro, Margery Simkin, Robin D. Cook
Composed by:
Ramin Djawadi, Thomas J. O'Connell, Tom Morello

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Pacific Rim

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pacific Rim legally?

Netflix

Pacific Rim is included with a subscription to Netflix 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 Pacific Rim worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pacific Rim rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Pacific Rim?

2 h 11 min

Pacific Rim runs 2 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pacific Rim?

Critics69
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Pacific Rim much the same way.

Was Pacific Rim a box office hit?

Budget$180 million
Box office$411 million

Yes. It cost about $180 million to make and earned $411 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Pacific Rim in?

EnglishcnJapaneseRussian

It was made in English, with some cn, Japanese, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Pacific Rim?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pacific Rim in 117 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pacific Rim use?

Always Identical TwinsScenery GornThe Smurfette PrincipleAn Arm and a LegBilingual DialogueRed Oni, Blue OniI Am Not Left-HandedMildly MilitaryHandicapped BadassCitywide EvacuationEveryone Is ArmedBilingual Backfireand 387 more

TV Tropes lists 399 storytelling tropes for Pacific Rim, including Always Identical Twins, Scenery Gorn, The Smurfette Principle.