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Forces of Nature

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2004 | 40 min | Documentary, TV Movie

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes learning something new. You'll come away knowing something you didn't.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 40 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

Witness the awesome power and the unimaginable destruction of explosive volcanoes, ground-buckling earthquakes, and deadly tornadoes as you head into the field with scientists who risk their lives exploring the origins and behaviors of these fearsome natural disasters.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 1K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by George Casey

  • Kevin BaconHimself - Narrator
  • Marie EdmondsHerself - Volcanologist
  • Ross SteinHimself - Geophysicist
  • Joshua WurmanHimself - Weather Researcher