IMDb 6.1 2015 HD

San Andreas

San Andreas

2015
Action Drama Thriller
114 min PG-13 USA
6.244 / 10
6.1 IMDB

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.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Brad Peyton / Victoria Sullivan / Guy Campbell / Simon Warnock / Paul Jennings / Marieke Spence
Starring
Dwayne Johnson / Alexandra Daddario / Carla Gugino / Ioan Gruffudd / Archie Panjabi / Paul Giamatti / Hugo Johnstone-Burt / Art Parkinson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

spectacular thrilling intense predictable action-packed emotional visually impressive loud dire resilient chaotic

Reviews

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Phoebe Atherton
Apr 19, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

In San Andreas, the earthquake is the true star, and it's a spectacular, terrifying show. Unfortunately, the human element feels somewhat secondary. Dwayne Johnson is his usual charismatic self, but the script offers him little beyond stoic determination…

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Julian Croft
Apr 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

San Andreas presents a familiar disaster scenario with a focus on Dwayne Johnson’s unwavering heroism. The film’s strength lies in its ambitious visual execution of a catastrophic earthquake, creating a sense of scale that is often breathtaking. Johnson…

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Seraphina Hayes
Apr 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

For sheer, unadulterated blockbuster thrills, San Andreas is a triumph. The film harnesses the terrifying potential of a massive earthquake with a visceral intensity that is both awe-inspiring and deeply unsettling. Dwayne Johnson proves his mettle as an…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 19, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

One expects a certain level of spectacle from a film titled San Andreas, and it certainly delivers on that front with impressive, if overwhelming, CGI. Dwayne Johnson does his best with a role that requires more brawn than…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

San Andreas delivers precisely what its title suggests: a colossal seismic event rendered with state-of-the-art visual effects. Dwayne Johnson anchors the film as a stoic rescue pilot navigating a California reduced to rubble. His performance grounds the spectacle,…

FAQs

Absolutely. At its core, San Andreas is a story about family, even in its most fractured states. The estranged daughter narrative drives the protagonist’s perilous journey, highlighting the profound bonds that persist despite distance and conflict. The film also heavily explores themes of resilience, showcasing ordinary people and dedicated rescue workers striving to survive and help others amidst unprecedented chaos. It’s a testament to the human will to endure and protect loved ones.