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The Great San Francisco Earthquake

1988·Movie
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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An account of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the subsequent effort to rebuild.
Historical DisasterNatural CatastropheHuman ResilienceRebuilding StoryEducational DocumentarySan Francisco HistoryPowerful DramaSurvival & CommunityIntense Events

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Is The Great San Francisco Earthquake worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great San Francisco Earthquake rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

What language is The Great San Francisco Earthquake in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.