The Rock 1996
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56 Reviews
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SplatWhen 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as John Patrick Mason
as Dr. Stanley Goodspeed
as Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC
as FBI Director James Womack
as Major Tom Baxter
as Special Agent Ernest Paxton
as Commander Charles Anderson
as Carla Pestalozzi
as Marine Captain Hendrix
as Captain Frye
Director:
Writer:
David Weisberg, Douglas S. Cook, Mark Rosner, Jonathan Hensleigh
Stars:
Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, John Spencer, David Morse, William Forsythe, Michael Biehn, Vanessa Marcil, John C. McGinley, Gregory Sporleder,
Genres:
Action,Adventure,Thriller
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
137 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Rock
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as John Patrick Mason
as Dr. Stanley Goodspeed
as Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC
as FBI Director James Womack
as Major Tom Baxter
as Special Agent Ernest Paxton
as Commander Charles Anderson
as Carla Pestalozzi
as Marine Captain Hendrix
as Captain Frye
as Captain Darrow
as Sergeant Crisp
as Private Scarpetti
as Private Gamble
as Private Cox
as Private McCoy
as Lieutenant Shephard
as Jade Angelou
as Stacy Richards
as Marvin Isherwood
as Dr. Ling
as Agent Margie Wood
as Seal Boyer
as Seal Reigert
as Seal Dando
as Navy Seal
as Navy Seal
as Navy Seal
as Navy Seal
as Navy Seal
as Navy Seal
as Hummel Marine 'A'
as Hummel Marine 'B'
as Hummel Marine 'C'
as Marine That Dies
as General Peterson
as Navy Admiral
as Louis Lindstrom
as Francis Reynolds
as F.B.I. Radar Technician
as F.B.I. Radar Technician
as Military Official
as F.B.I. Agent Cord
as F.B.I. Agent Star
as F.B.I. Agent Hunt
as Paul the Hotel Barber
as Lab Technician
as Valet
as F.B.I. Agent
as Kid on Motorcycle
as Park Ranger Bob
as Female Tourist
as Female Tourist
as Male Tourist
as Larry Henderson
as Alcatraz Park Ranger
as Alcatraz Park Ranger
as Alcatraz Park Ranger
as Cable Car Conductor
as Lead F-18 Pilot
as Rear F-18 Pilot
as Sea Stallion Pilot
as Spotter
as Chef
as Reverend
as Lonner (uncredited)
as Sergeant Rojas (uncredited)
as U.S. Marine (uncredited)
as Chief Justice (uncredited)
as Navy Lt. Commander (uncredited)
as General Al Kramer (uncredited)
as The President (uncredited)
as Chief of Staff Hayden Sinclair (uncredited)
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