Dante's Peak

Dante's Peak

The pressure is building...

Directed by Roger Donaldson

Produced by Pacific Western, Universal Pictures

1997108 min6.3 / 10

A high-stakes disaster thriller that balances spectacle and human stakes, driven by a scientist's race to save a small town and win back the mayor's trust.

Volcanologist Harry Dalton comes to the sleepy town of Dante's Peak to investigate the recent rumblings of the dormant volcano the burg is named for. Before long, his worst fears are realized when a massive eruption hits, and immediately, Harry, the mayor and the townspeople find themselves fighting for their lives amid a catastrophic nightmare.

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  • Does Dante's Peak end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Dante's Peak violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Dante's Peak sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Dante's Peak scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Dante's Peak easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity76

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Surprise24

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Love35

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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