IMDb 5.8 2018 HD

Skyscraper

Skyscraper

2018
Action Adventure Thriller
102 min PG-13 USA
6.308 / 10
5.8 IMDB

Framed and on the run, a former FBI agent must save his family from a blazing fire in the world's tallest building.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Matthew Johnson / Rawson Marshall Thurber / Joecy Shepherd / Kimi Webber / Shamess Shute / James Bitonti / Nathan Kay / D. Joanne Malo / Krista Martin / Benjamin Cairns / Tatiana Ragsdale / Thomas Ma / Calsey Diggens / Avery Fane / J.J. Perry / Gurjit Chohan / Justin Muller
Starring
Dwayne Johnson / Neve Campbell / Chin Han / Roland Møller / Noah Taylor / Byron Mann / Pablo Schreiber / McKenna Roberts

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

thrilling implausible action-packed predictable spectacular intense entertaining formulaic visually impressive dangerous heroic

Reviews

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Penelope Davis
Apr 10, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One wishes 'Skyscraper' had a more solid foundation. The film hinges on a spectacular, albeit entirely implausible, scenario: a former FBI agent must save his family from a fire in the world’s tallest building he’s been framed to…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 10, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is the kind of high-concept, high-stakes action cinema that Dwayne Johnson was born to lead. 'Skyscraper' is a masterclass in visual storytelling and thrilling set-piece construction. The sheer audacity of its premise – a man battling fire…

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Jasmine Chen
Apr 10, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Skyscraper' presents a concept ripe for thrilling adventure, but struggles to elevate beyond its lofty premise. Dwayne Johnson, as ever, is a commanding presence, but even his considerable star power can't entirely paper over a script that feels…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 10, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

For those seeking pure, unadulterated, high-octane action, 'Skyscraper' largely delivers. Dwayne Johnson is in his element as the determined Will Sawyer, a man pushed to his absolute limits. The film’s visual ambition is commendable, showcasing the immense scale…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Dwayne Johnson anchors 'Skyscraper' with his signature charisma, gamely navigating a plot that strains credulity at every turn. The premise, a former FBI agent framed and forced to scale the world's tallest, burning building to save his family,…

FAQs

'Skyscraper' is an action film with intense sequences, including fire, peril, and combat. While it focuses on a family rescue, its violent content and high stakes mean it is generally best suited for older teenagers and adults. Parental guidance is recommended for younger viewers due to its action-heavy nature.