The Rock

Alcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in.

19962h 17m7.2(5,388 votes)

ActionAdventureThriller

Synopsis

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…

The Rock (1996) is a action, adventure, and thriller film directed by Michael Bay. It stars Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, and Ed Harris. The film runs for 2 hours 17 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 5,388 votes.

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Director

Michael Bay

Cast

Sean Connery

John Patrick Mason

Nicolas Cage

Dr. Stanley Goodspeed

Ed Harris

Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC

John Spencer

FBI Director James Womack

David Morse

Major Tom Baxter

William Forsythe

Special Agent Ernest Paxton

Michael Biehn

Commander Charles Anderson

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Where can I watch The Rock?

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Who stars in The Rock?

The Rock stars Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, and John Spencer, and was directed by Michael Bay.

How long is The Rock?

The Rock has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes.

When did The Rock come out?

The Rock was released in 1996.

What genre is The Rock?

The Rock is a action, adventure, and thriller film.

Is The Rock worth watching?

The Rock holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.