MyCinema has not rated Volcano for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, action, and drama film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Volcano in the US?

Volcano streams on Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, and Starz Roku Premium Channel 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.

Volcano runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Is Volcano suitable for kids?

Volcano 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 44mScience Fiction / Action / Drama / Thriller

Volcano

Name: Volcano
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1997-04-25
Duration: 104 min

It's hotter than hell.

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.

TMDB audience score

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Volcano at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 44m

At 1h 44m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Action · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under science fiction, action, drama, and thriller.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, and Starz Roku Premium Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1,777 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Volcano tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 44m.
It is included with Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, and Starz Roku Premium Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Volcano

Is Volcano scary?: MyCinema has not rated Volcano for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, action, and drama film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Volcano in the US?: Volcano streams on Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, and Starz Roku Premium Channel 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 Volcano?: Volcano runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Is Volcano suitable for kids?: Volcano 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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