The Rock 1996

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
30%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
63%
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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.

Sean Connery

as John Patrick Mason

Nicolas Cage

as Dr. Stanley Goodspeed

Ed Harris

as Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC

John Spencer

as FBI Director James Womack

David Morse

as Major Tom Baxter

William Forsythe

as Special Agent Ernest Paxton

Michael Biehn

as Commander Charles Anderson

Vanessa Marcil

as Carla Pestalozzi

John C. McGinley

as Marine Captain Hendrix

Gregory Sporleder

as Captain Frye

Director:

Michael Bay

Writer:

David Weisberg, Douglas S. Cook, Mark Rosner, Jonathan Hensleigh

Genres:

Action,Adventure,Thriller

Release Date:

1996 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

137 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

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.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Rock

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Sean Connery

as John Patrick Mason

Nicolas Cage

as Dr. Stanley Goodspeed

Ed Harris

as Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC

John Spencer

as FBI Director James Womack

David Morse

as Major Tom Baxter

William Forsythe

as Special Agent Ernest Paxton

Michael Biehn

as Commander Charles Anderson

Vanessa Marcil

as Carla Pestalozzi

John C. McGinley

as Marine Captain Hendrix

Gregory Sporleder

as Captain Frye

Tony Todd

as Captain Darrow

Bokeem Woodbine

as Sergeant Crisp

Jim Maniaci

as Private Scarpetti

Greg Collins

as Private Gamble

Brendan Kelly

as Private Cox

Steve Harris

as Private McCoy

Danny Nucci

as Lieutenant Shephard

Claire Forlani

as Jade Angelou

Celeste Weaver

as Stacy Richards

Todd Louiso

as Marvin Isherwood

David Bowe

as Dr. Ling

Raquel Krelle

as Agent Margie Wood

Dennis Chalker

as Seal Boyer

Marshall R. Teague

as Seal Reigert

Duffy Gaver

as Seal Dando

Steve Decker

as Navy Seal

Joseph Hawes

as Navy Seal

Mike Mahrer

as Navy Seal

Carlos Sandoval

as Navy Seal

Rick Toms

as Navy Seal

Billy Devlin

as Navy Seal

Jack Yates

as Hummel Marine 'A'

Juan A. Riojas

as Hummel Marine 'B'

Joseph Patrick Kelly

as Hummel Marine 'C'

Ingo Neuhaus

as Marine That Dies

John Laughlin

as General Peterson

Harry Humphries

as Navy Admiral

Howard Platt

as Louis Lindstrom

Willie Garson

as Francis Reynolds

John Nathan

as F.B.I. Radar Technician

Robert M. Anselmo

as F.B.I. Radar Technician

Jack Ford

as Military Official

Thomas J. Hageboeck

as F.B.I. Agent Cord

Dwight Hicks

as F.B.I. Agent Star

Ralph Peduto

as F.B.I. Agent Hunt

Anthony Clark

as Paul the Hotel Barber

Andy Ryan

as Lab Technician

Robert C. Besgrove

as F.B.I. Agent

Sean Skelton

as Kid on Motorcycle

Raymond O'Connor

as Park Ranger Bob

Jane Sanguinetti

as Female Tourist

Luenell

as Female Tourist

John W. Love Jr.

as Male Tourist

Sam Whipple

as Larry Henderson

Tom Towles

as Alcatraz Park Ranger

Ronald Simmons

as Alcatraz Park Ranger

Robert Ben Rajab

as Alcatraz Park Ranger

Leonard McMahan

as Cable Car Conductor

Anthony Guidera

as Lead F-18 Pilot

Jim Caviezel

as Rear F-18 Pilot

John Enos III

as Sea Stallion Pilot

Ken Kells

as Spotter

Fred Salvallon

as Chef

Buck Kartalian

as Reverend

Xander Berkeley

as Lonner (uncredited)

Raymond Cruz

as Sergeant Rojas (uncredited)

Matthew James Gulbranson

as U.S. Marine (uncredited)

Philip Baker Hall

as Chief Justice (uncredited)

Pat Skipper

as Navy Lt. Commander (uncredited)

Stuart Wilson

as General Al Kramer (uncredited)

Stanley Anderson

as The President (uncredited)

David Marshall Grant

as Chief of Staff Hayden Sinclair (uncredited)

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