Volcano movie poster

Volcano

"The coast is toast."

April 25, 1997 1h 44m 5.9/10 (1,621 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Volcano is a science fiction/action film. directed by Mick Jackson.

Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche, and Gaby Hoffmann

Synopsis

An earthquake shatters a peaceful Los Angeles morning and opens a fissure deep into the earth, causing lava to start bubbling up. As a volcano begins forming in the La Brea Tar Pits, the director of the city's emergency management service, working with a geologist, must then use every resource in the city to try and stop the volcano from consuming LA.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 25, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (1,621 votes)
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Budget $90M Production budget
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Box Office $122.8M 1.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$90,000,000
Revenue
$122,823,468

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox
  • Fox 2000 Pictures
  • Shuler Donner / Donner & Moritz Original Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Volcano about?

An earthquake shatters a peaceful Los Angeles morning and opens a fissure deep into the earth, causing lava to start bubbling up. As a volcano begins forming in the La Brea Tar Pits, the director o...

Who directed Volcano?

Volcano was directed by Mick Jackson.

How long is Volcano?

Volcano has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was Volcano released?

Volcano was released on April 25, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Volcano?

The main cast of Volcano includes Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche, Gaby Hoffmann, Don Cheadle, Jacqueline Kim.

Is Volcano worth watching?

Volcano has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 1,621 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.