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The Quake (2018)

โ€œThe Wave was only the beginningโ€

6.7/10 ยท 843 votes 1h 46m pg-13 ActionThrillerDrama

#166 of 328 films from 2018 #978 of 2168 in action

Directed by John Andreas Andersen ยท Written by John Kรฅre Raake, Harald Rosenlรธw-Eeg

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Overview

A geologist races against time to save his estranged wife and two children when a devastating earthquake strikes Oslo, Norway.

Cast

Kristoffer Joneras Kristian Eikjord
Ane Dahl Torpas Idun Karlsen
Jonas Hoff Oftebroas Sondre Eikjord
Edith Haagenrud-Sandeas Julia Eikjord
Kathrine Thorborg Johansenas Marit Lindblom
Fredrik Skavlanas Himself
Stig R. Amdamas Johannes Lรธberg
Catrin Sagenas Hotel Worker
Ingvild Haugstadas Ingrid
Ravdeep Singh Bajwaas Receptionist
Tina Scheias Citizens
Hang Tranas Victim
Per Frischas Konrad Lindblom
Hanna Skogstadas Mia

Facts

Release dateAugust 31, 2018
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) โ€” about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama
Original titleSkjelvet
LanguageNO
Budget$6,300,000
IMDbtt6523720

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Questions

How long is The Quake?
The Quake runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is The Quake worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 843 votes, which places it #166 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 50%) and #978 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Quake?
The Quake was directed by John Andreas Andersen.
Who stars in The Quake?
Kristoffer Joner as Kristian Eikjord; Ane Dahl Torp as Idun Karlsen; Jonas Hoff Oftebro as Sondre Eikjord; Edith Haagenrud-Sande as Julia Eikjord; Kathrine Thorborg Johansen as Marit Lindblom; Fredrik Skavlan as Himself.
What is The Quake rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Quake?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/179024.

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