The Rock (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1996, The Rock is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Michael Bay, running about 137 minutes. “Alcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When vengeful General Francis X. Hummel seizes control of Alcatraz Island and threatens to launch missiles loaded with deadly chemical weapons into San Francisco, only a young FBI chemical weapons expert and notorious Federal prisoner have the stills to penetrate the impregnable island fortress and take him down.
Who’s in it. The Rock stars Sean Connery as John Patrick Mason, Nicolas Cage as Dr. Stanley Goodspeed, Ed Harris as Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC and William Forsythe as Special Agent Ernest Paxton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Rock has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $335.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rock 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 The Rock (1996)?
- In US, The Rock is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rock worth watching?
- The Rock holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Rock?
- The Rock stars Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, William Forsythe and David Morse.
- When was The Rock released?
- The Rock was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.