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Dante's Peak

Dante's Peak

Action · Adventure · Drama · 1997

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.

Movie details

Dante's Peak

“The pressure is building...”

1997 Action · Adventure · Drama 1h 48m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Dante's Peak?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Roger Donaldson

Written by

Leslie Bohem

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Harry Dalton

Linda Hamilton

Linda Hamilton

Rachel Wando

Arabella Field

Arabella Field

Nancy

Jamie Renée Smith

Jamie Renée Smith

Lauren Wando

Jeremy Foley

Jeremy Foley

Graham Wando

Elizabeth Hoffman

Elizabeth Hoffman

Ruth

Charles Hallahan

Charles Hallahan

Paul Dreyfus

Court is in session

Put Dante's Peak 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.