Volcano

Name: Volcano
Director: Mick Jackson
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche, Gaby Hoffmann, Don Cheadle, Jacqueline Kim

1997Dir. Mick Jackson1h 44m

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Runtime1h 44m

Released1997

Budget$90M

Box office$122.8M

DirectorMick Jackson

About This Movie

So, 'Volcano' is one of those disaster films that rides that weird line between serious and kind of campy. Mick Jackson directs it, and it's interesting to see how he creates tension amid all the chaos. The practical effects are impressive for the time, especially the lava sequences that keep you on edge. Tommy Lee Jones leads the cast with his usual intensity, which sort of grounds the ludicrous premise. The pacing can be uneven, but it builds suspense nicely, especially as the city gets more engulfed. The themes of community and urgency play off each other well, even if the execution sometimes leans into melodrama. Worth a watch if you're into disaster flicks with a bit of grit.

Released by 20th Century Fox in April 1997Budget of around $90 million, grossed $122 million worldwideFeatures practical effects, including real lava flowsTommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche star as leads