San Andreas
Seen it?2015 | 114 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 4 times its budget, but middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved The Impossible, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$474 million worldwide on a $110 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 342K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brad Peyton
- Dwayne JohnsonRay Gaines
- Alexandra DaddarioBlake Gaines
- Carla GuginoEmma Gaines
- Ioan GruffuddDaniel Riddick
- Archie PanjabiSerena Johnson
- Paul GiamattiDr. Lawrence Hayes
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- Art ParkinsonOllie Taylor
- Will Yun LeeDr Kim Park
- Kylie MinogueSusan Riddick