Is Dante's Peak scary?

MyCinema has not rated Dante's Peak for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, adventure, and drama film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Dante's Peak in the US?

Dante's Peak streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Dante's Peak?

Dante's Peak runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Is Dante's Peak suitable for kids?

Dante's Peak is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19971h 48mAction / Adventure / Drama / Thriller

Dante's Peak

Name: Dante's Peak
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1997-02-07
Duration: 108 min

The pressure is building...

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.

TMDB audience score

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Dante's Peak at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 48m

At 1h 48m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Adventure · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, adventure, drama, and thriller.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 2,207 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Dante's Peak tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 48m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 2,207 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Dante's Peak

Is Dante's Peak scary?: MyCinema has not rated Dante's Peak for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, adventure, and drama film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Dante's Peak in the US?: Dante's Peak streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Dante's Peak?: Dante's Peak runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Is Dante's Peak suitable for kids?: Dante's Peak is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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