Volcano (1997) movie poster

Volcano (1997)

"The coast is toast."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 51% (RT: 48%, MC: 54) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Science FictionActionDramaThriller

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Director
Runtime
1h 44m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.9/10 (1,639 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
48%
Metacritic
54
Cast
Tommy Lee Jones as Mike Roark
Anne Heche as Dr. Amy Barnes
Gaby Hoffmann as Kelly Roark
Don Cheadle as Emmit Reese
Jacqueline Kim as Dr. Jaye Calder
Keith David as Lt. Ed Fox
John Corbett as Norman Calder
Michael Rispoli as Gator Harris
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 1,639 votes. Critics gave it 51%.
Overview
An earthquake shatters a peaceful Los Angeles morning and opens a fissure deep into the earth, causing lava to start bubbling up. As a volcano begins forming in the La Brea Tar Pits, the director of the city's emergency management service, working with a geologist, must then use every resource in the city to try and stop the volcano from consuming LA. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of Volcano was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Volcano is a 1997 science fiction, action, drama film directed by Mick Jackson. An earthquake shatters a peaceful Los Angeles morning and opens a fissure deep into the earth, causing lava to start bubbling up. As a volcano begins forming in the La Brea Tar Pits, the director of the city's emergency management service, working with a geologist, must then use every resource in the city to try and stop the volcano from consuming LA.

The film has been rated by 1,639 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a science fiction film, Volcano delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Volcano (1997) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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