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Dante's Peak
PG-13

Dante's Peak

The pressure is building...

1997 • 108 min • Action · Adventure · Drama · Thriller

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 12
62
Movie Knight Score
2157 reviews
  • 62 Audience · 2157 · 100%

Volcanologist Harry Dalton investigates seismic activity in a quiet mountain town. His warnings come true when a massive volcano erupts, forcing him and the mayor to lead the townspeople in a desperate fight for survival against a catastrophic natural disaster.

Violence & peril
6/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
7/10

Heads up

  • Intense disaster scenes
  • Separation from family
  • Perilous escapes

What it models well

  • Courage in a crisis
  • Community cooperation
  • Sacrifice for others
  • Scientific warning

Talk about it after

  • The power of nature
  • Importance of preparedness
  • Listening to experts
  • Decision-making under pressure

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Top billed cast

Director: Roger Donaldson • Crew: Leslie Bohem

Trailers & clips

Dante's Peak (1997) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 4K *CROPPED

Pyroclastic Volcano Erupts - Full Scene

Dante's Peak 1997 TV trailer

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Details

TMDB audience
6.2/10 (2,157)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Budget
$116,000,000
Box office
$178,127,760
IMDb
tt0118928

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