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The Rock (1996)

โ€œAlcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 5,353 votes 2h 17m r ActionAdventureThriller

#15 of 95 films from 1996 #441 of 2168 in action

Directed by Michael Bay ยท Written by Jonathan Hensleigh, David Weisberg, Douglas S. Cook, Mark Rosner

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Overview

When vengeful General Francis X. Hummel seizes control of Alcatraz Island and threatens to launch missiles loaded with deadly chemical weapons into San Francisco, only a young FBI chemical weapons expert and notorious Federal prisoner have the skills to penetrate the impregnable island fortress and take him down.

Cast

Sean Conneryas John Patrick Mason
Nicolas Cageas Dr. Stanley Goodspeed
Ed Harrisas Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC
John Spenceras FBI Director James Womack
David Morseas Major Tom Baxter
William Forsytheas Special Agent Ernest Paxton
Michael Biehnas Commander Charles Anderson
Vanessa Marcilas Carla Pestalozzi
John C. McGinleyas Marine Captain Hendrix
Gregory Sporlederas Captain Frye
Tony Toddas Captain Darrow
Bokeem Woodbineas Sergeant Crisp
Jim Maniacias Private Scarpetti
Greg Collinsas Private Gamble

Facts

Release dateJune 7, 1996
Runtime137 min (2h 17m) โ€” longer as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$75,000,000
Box office$335,062,621 (4.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0117500

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Questions

How long is The Rock?
The Rock runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Is The Rock worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 5,353 votes, which places it #15 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 85%) and #441 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Rock?
The Rock was directed by Michael Bay. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016), Pearl Harbor (2001), Armageddon (1998).
Who stars in The Rock?
Sean Connery as John Patrick Mason; Nicolas Cage as Dr. Stanley Goodspeed; Ed Harris as Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC; John Spencer as FBI Director James Womack; David Morse as Major Tom Baxter; William Forsythe as Special Agent Ernest Paxton.
What is The Rock rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Rock?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2562.

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