Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# The Rock - Parental Guide
"The Rock" is an intense action thriller featuring a rogue general threatening San Francisco with chemical weapons. The film contains strong violence and language throughout, plus moderate sexual content and some scary moments. This R-rated movie is not appropriate for children and is best reserved for mature teens and adults who enjoy high-octane action films.
About this movie
Genre
Action, Adventure, Thriller
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
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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