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Earthquake

1974·Movie·PG·123 min·6.1(365)

When the big one finally hits L.A.

Various interconnected people struggle to survive when an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude hits Los Angeles, California.

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Where to watch Earthquake in United States

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Where is Earthquake streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesYouTube TV, TCMAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
AustraliaBINGE, Foxtel NowApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyWOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel
FranceMolotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR PlayApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
BrazilGloboplay, Oldflix
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Earthquake

Earthquake is a 1974 English-language action, drama and thriller film directed by Mark Robson. The cast is led by Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM.

Earthquake was produced by Universal Pictures and The Filmakers Group and made in United States of America. It was released on November 15, 1974, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $80 million worldwide.

Director
Mark Robson
Writers
George Fox, Mario Puzo
Release date
November 15, 1974
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$80 million
Production
Universal Pictures, The Filmakers Group
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Earthquake cast & crew

Earthquake was directed by Mark Robson and written by George Fox and Mario Puzo.

The cast features Charlton Heston as Stewart Graff, Ava Gardner as Remy Royce-Graff, George Kennedy as Sgt. Lew Slade, Lorne Greene as Sam Royce, Geneviève Bujold as Denise Marshall, and Richard Roundtree as Miles Quade.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Philip H. Lathrop, and it was produced by Mark Robson and Jennings Lang.

Is Earthquake worth watching?

Earthquake holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 365 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, drama, and thriller, Earthquake is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Earthquake

In United States, you can stream Earthquake on YouTube TV and TCM, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Earthquake

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Stewart Graff

Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

Remy Royce-Graff

George Kennedy

George Kennedy

Sgt. Lew Slade

Lorne Greene

Lorne Greene

Sam Royce

Geneviève Bujold

Geneviève Bujold

Denise Marshall

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree

Miles Quade

Marjoe Gortner

Marjoe Gortner

Jody

Barry Sullivan

Barry Sullivan

Dr. Willis Stockle

Lloyd Nolan

Lloyd Nolan

Dr. James Vance

Victoria Principal

Victoria Principal

Rosa Amici

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Drunk

Monica Lewis

Monica Lewis

Barbara

Earthquake — FAQs

Where can I watch Earthquake in United States?

Earthquake is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM in United States.

Is Earthquake on YouTube TV?

Yes — Earthquake is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Earthquake in?

Earthquake is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Earthquake?

Earthquake runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

What is Earthquake rated?

Earthquake is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 365 ratings.

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