A rescue pilot braves a relentless, high-octane journey across an earthquake-ravaged California to save his daughter.
Suspenseful and epic. A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.
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It stays inside its PG-13, with no sex or nudity and mild language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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