Dante's Peak (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, Dante's Peak is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Roger Donaldson, running about 108 minutes. “The pressure is building...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Dante's Peak stars Pierce Brosnan as Harry Dalton, Linda Hamilton as Rachel Wando, Jamie Renée Smith as Lauren Wando and Jeremy Foley as Graham Wando, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dante's Peak has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $178.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dante's Peak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dante's Peak tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dante's Peak (1997)?
- In US, Dante's Peak is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dante's Peak worth watching?
- Dante's Peak holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dante's Peak?
- Dante's Peak stars Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton, Jamie Renée Smith, Jeremy Foley and Elizabeth Hoffman.
- When was Dante's Peak released?
- Dante's Peak was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.