The Rock_
"Alcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in."
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 skills to penetrate the impregnable island fortress and take him down.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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24 countries
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2 countries
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FREE
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Rock earned $335.1M worldwide on a $75.0M budget — a 347% return on investment.
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Year context
The Rock was released 30 years ago in 1996.
CAST (20)
Sean Connery
John Patrick Mason
Nicolas Cage
Dr. Stanley Goodspeed
Ed Harris
Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC
John Spencer
FBI Director James Womack
David Morse
Major Tom Baxter
William Forsythe
Special Agent Ernest Paxton
Michael Biehn
Commander Charles Anderson
Vanessa Marcil
Carla Pestalozzi
John C. McGinley
Marine Captain Hendrix
Gregory Sporleder
Captain Frye
Tony Todd
Captain Darrow
Bokeem Woodbine
Sergeant Crisp
JM
Jim Maniaci
Private Scarpetti
Greg Collins
Private Gamble
Brendan Kelly
Private Cox
Steve Harris
Private McCoy
Danny Nucci
Lieutenant Shephard
Claire Forlani
Jade Angelou
Celeste Weaver
Stacy Richards
Todd Louiso
Marvin Isherwood
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$75.0M
Budget
$335.1M
Revenue
+347%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
137 min (2h 17m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (5,062 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$75,000,000
Box Office
$335,062,621
Profit
+$260,062,621
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Rock 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 skills to penetrate the impregnable island fortress and take him down.
How long is The Rock?
The Rock has a runtime of 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Who directed The Rock?
The Rock was directed by Michael Bay.
Who stars in The Rock?
The cast of The Rock includes Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, John Spencer, David Morse.
How much did The Rock make at the box office?
The Rock earned $335,062,621 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $75,000,000.
What is the rating of The Rock?
The Rock has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 5,062 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Adventure
Thriller
KEYWORDS (26)
war veteran
san francisco, california
fbi
mercenary
gas attack
alcatraz prison
prison escape
shootout
u.s. navy seal
terrorism
british spy
chemist
commando
hostage situation
tourist attraction
u.s. marine
military
island prison
tourists in peril
nerve gas
disillusioned
terrorist threat
chemical weapon
fbi agent
chemical warfare
ambivalent