Dante's Peak (1997)
A volcanologist races against nature as a dormant peak awakens, unleashing epic, gritty chaos on a small town.
Volcanologist Harry Dalton comes to the sleepy town of Dante's Peak to investigate the recent rumblings of the dormant volcano the burg is named for. Before long, his worst fears are realized when a massive eruption hits, and immediately, Harry, the mayor and the townspeople find themselves fighting for their lives amid a catastrophic nightmare.
How intense is Dante's Peak?
Dante's Peak is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What Dante's Peak feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream Dante's Peak
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Dante's Peak for you?
Is Dante's Peak scary?
Only a little. Dante's Peak has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Dante's Peak gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Dante's Peak sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Dante's Peak OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Dante's Peak?
Dante's Peak runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Dante's Peak?
Dante's Peak is streaming on Prime Video and AMC+.
Does Dante's Peak have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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