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Dante's Peak

1997Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic436.1Rotten Tomatoes34%39%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic436.1Rotten Tomatoes34%39%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want something quiet and calm

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Roger Donaldson
Written by
Leslie Bohem
Produced by
Gale Anne Hurd, Joseph Singer
Music by
James Newton Howard, John Frizzell

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Facts

February 7, 1997 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
February 7, 1997
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$116 million
Box office
$178 million
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

Ignored Expert, Jerkass Has a Point, Foregone Conclusion +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dante's Peak?"

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Where can I stream Dante's Peak?

AMC+

In the United States, Dante's Peak streams on AMC+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is Dante's Peak worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is Dante's Peak okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Dante's Peak good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Dante's Peak scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

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 tropes for it, including Ignored Expert, Jerkass Has a Point, and Foregone Conclusion.