Earthquake (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1974, Earthquake is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Mark Robson, running about 123 minutes. “When the big one finally hits L.A.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Various interconnected people struggle to survive when an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude hits Los Angeles, California.
Who’s in it. Earthquake stars Charlton Heston as Stewart Graff, Ava Gardner as Remy Royce-Graff, George Kennedy as Sgt. Lew Slade and Lorne Greene as Sam Royce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Earthquake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $79.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Earthquake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Earthquake 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 Earthquake (1974)?
- In US, Earthquake is available to stream on 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 Earthquake worth watching?
- Earthquake holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Earthquake?
- Earthquake stars Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Greene and Geneviève Bujold.
- When was Earthquake released?
- Earthquake was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.