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San Andreas

San Andreas

Action · Drama · Thriller · 2015

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.

Movie details

San Andreas

“We always knew this day would come.”

2015 Action · Drama · Thriller 1h 54m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Brad Peyton

Written by

Andre Fabrizio · Jeremy Passmore · Carlton Cuse

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Ray Gaines

Alexandra Daddario

Alexandra Daddario

Blake Gaines

Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

Emma Gaines

Ioan Gruffudd

Ioan Gruffudd

Daniel Riddick

Archie Panjabi

Archie Panjabi

Serena Johnson

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Dr. Lawrence Hayes

Hugo Johnstone-Burt

Hugo Johnstone-Burt

Ben Taylor

Court is in session

Put San Andreas on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.