The Rock
1996, English. Directed by Michael Bay.
Alcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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7.2/10 from 5,460 TMDB viewer ratings.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Michael BayDirector
- Sean ConneryJohn Patrick Mason
- Nicolas CageDr. Stanley Goodspeed
- Ed HarrisBrigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC
- John SpencerFBI Director James Womack
- David MorseMajor Tom Baxter
- William ForsytheSpecial Agent Ernest Paxton
- Michael BiehnCommander Charles Anderson
- Vanessa MarcilCarla Pestalozzi
- John C. McGinleyMarine Captain Hendrix
- Gregory SporlederCaptain Frye
- Tony ToddCaptain Darrow
- Bokeem WoodbineSergeant Crisp
Details
- Released
- 7 June 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Douglas S. Cook, Mark Rosner, David Weisberg
- Budget
- $75M
- Box office
- $335M
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The Rock: quick answers
Is The Rock worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 5,460 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Rock?
The Rock runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does The Rock have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Rock. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Rock parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Rock is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Rock on?
The Rock isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rock?
If you liked The Rock, try Passenger 57, Under Siege, Die Hard 2.
Who directed The Rock?
The Rock (1996) was directed by Michael Bay and stars Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris.