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Dante's Peak

1997·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

The pressure is building...

Volcanologist Harry Dalton comes to the sleepy town of Dante's Peak to investigate the recent rumblings of the dormant volcano the burg is named for. Before long, his worst fears are realized when a massive eruption hits, and immediately, Harry, the mayor and the townspeople find themselves fighting for their lives amid a catastrophic nightmare.
Disaster FilmVolcanic EruptionSurvival ThrillerHigh StakesAction-PackedCatastrophic EventHeroic EffortsEnvironmental ThreatSuspenseful90s Nostalgia

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Dante's Peak legally?

Dante's Peak is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, AMC, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Dante's Peak worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dante's Peak rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Dante's Peak?

1 h 48 min

Dante's Peak runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dante's Peak?

Critics39
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Dante's Peak higher (54) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Dante's Peak a box office hit?

Budget$116 million
Box office$178 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $116 million to make and earned $178 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Dante's Peak in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dante's Peak?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dante's Peak in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dante's Peak use?

Ignored ExpertJerkass Has a PointForegone ConclusionLaser-Guided KarmaSuit with Vested InterestsMy Greatest FailureTwo-Person Pool PartyHassle-Free HotwireScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Dramatic IronyActually Pretty FunnyPlucky Comic Reliefand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 storytelling tropes for Dante's Peak, including Ignored Expert, Jerkass Has a Point, Foregone Conclusion.