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The Rock

“Alcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in.”

★ 7.2(5,196)19962h 17m

The Rock is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC, Philo, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Director: Michael Bay
Release date: 1996-06-07
Runtime: 2h 17m
Language: English
Box office: $335,062,621
Budget: $75,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films

The Rock — trailer

About The Rock

The Rock is a 1996 movie in the Action, Adventure and Thriller genres, directed by Michael Bay, starring Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 5,196 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rock in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

war veteransan francisco, californiafbimercenarygas attackalcatraz prisonprison escapeshootoutu.s. navy sealterrorismbritish spychemistcommandohostage situationtourist attraction

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Rock in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Rock on HBO Max Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC, Philo, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is The Rock on Netflix?+

The Rock is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC, Philo, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV Channel.

How long is The Rock?+

The Rock has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

Who stars in The Rock?+

The Rock stars Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, John Spencer and David Morse.

When did The Rock come out?+

The Rock is a 1996 movie directed by Michael Bay.

What genre is The Rock?+

The Rock is Action, Adventure and Thriller film.

Who directed The Rock?+

The Rock was directed by Michael Bay.