The Rock (1996)
A relentless, gritty race against time unfolds on Alcatraz as a chemical weapons expert and a prisoner fight a rogue general.
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.
How intense is The Rock?
The Rock is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated R.
What The Rock feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulhigh octanegrittyepic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream The Rock
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Rock for you?
Is The Rock scary?
Only a little. The Rock has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Rock gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is The Rock sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Rock OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Rock?
The Rock runs 2h 17m.
Where can I stream The Rock?
The Rock is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Rock have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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