San Andreas
Family FavoritePG-13

San Andreas

We always knew this day would come.

2015 • 114 min • Action · Drama · Thriller

Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 12
74
Movie Knight Score
9122 reviews
  • 80 Reviewers · 5 · 65%
  • 62 Audience · 9117 · 35%

After a devastating earthquake strikes California, a rescue pilot embarks on a perilous journey to save his daughter. He navigates crumbling cities and natural disasters, showcasing courage and determination.

Violence & peril
6/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
7/10

Heads up

  • Extensive scenes of peril and destruction
  • Some intense sequences may be frightening for younger viewers
  • Mild language is present

What it models well

  • Family bonds and reunion
  • Heroism and self-sacrifice
  • Resilience in the face of disaster
  • Survival instinct

Talk about it after

  • How people help each other in crises
  • The science behind earthquakes and tsunamis
  • The importance of disaster preparedness

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Top billed cast

Director: Brad Peyton • Crew: Andre Fabrizio, Carlton Cuse, Jeremy Passmore

Trailers & clips

San Andreas - Now Playing TV Spot [HD]

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San Andreas - "California Dreamin'"

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San Andreas - TV Spot 2 [HD]

San Andreas - Official Trailer 3 [HD]

San Andreas - TV Spot 1 [HD]

San Andreas - Official Trailer 2 [HD]

Reviewer notes

Recommended

Solid enough, if not overly long, disaster movie. Dwayne Johnson is... well Dwayne Johnson but has more than enough charisma to carry this and never a bad thing having BOTH Carla Gugino and Alexandra Daddario either. Some of the effects were pretty good, others a bit iffy however.…

Recommended

This is a classical Hollywood movie, thin plot and a lot of effects. However, this time, I quite liked it. Actually I liked it a lot. The plot, although thin, is not altogether bad, it holds together even though are quite a few unbelievable moments. However, put in the context of a traditional disaster movie, it is not bad.. Maybe this is what I like about the movie. It is really a good old fashioned disaster movie.…

Not recommended

I have never been a fan of the Disaster genre, I don't seem to be able to take much more away from it than visual noise. I was hoping that the combined might of Alexandra Daddario and The Rock would be enough to turn me around on _San Andreas_, alas, it was not to be. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

Lots of rocks everywhere... It's CGI destruction time as Dwayne Johnson battles earthquakes and a tsunami to go rescue his daughter - with estranged wife in tow of course. Disaster films are easy to kick because very rarely they are nothing more than candy carnage with a trite screenplay and cheese laden dialogue. Such is the case with San Andreas.…

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

> Film San Andreas nice but to be honest I do not like the plot, why? because in the story of this movie seem monotonous and selfish. Many victims around but why Ray and Emma only focused to rescue his daughter (Blake) alone, but Ray is living as rescuers, the film tends to be lacking in the delivery of its humanitarian message.

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