Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Owen and Claire mount a perilous dinosaur rescue from a volcanic island, only to uncover a conspiracy with global ecological consequences.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- spectacular
- ominous
- blockbuster night
- dinosaur movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the sequel as an uneven and formulaic dinosaur blockbuster with impressive spectacle but a weak, recycled story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Owen and Claire return to Isla Nublar to save dinosaurs threatened by the island's active volcano.
The plot centers on genetic engineering and a conspiracy that could disrupt the planet's natural order.
The rescue mission asks characters to protect dinosaurs while the animals remain sources of suspense and peril.
The film's latter portion moves beyond Isla Nublar toward an enclosed estate atmosphere associated with a darker, more claustrophobic monster scenario.
Films like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and why
Jurassic Park
Shared dinosaur spectacle, survival adventure, scientific hubris, and large-scale creature peril.
Jurassic World
Shared sequel-driven monster adventure, island setting, rescue mission, and escalating creature action.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Shared pulpy archaeological-adventure energy, enclosed estate suspense, and action spectacle involving dangerous creatures.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Shared science-fiction creature horror, genetic experimentation, corporate conspiracy, and action-thriller momentum.
Movie Details
- Director
- J. A. Bayona
- Release Date
- 2018-06-06
- Runtime
- 129 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (13036)
Cast
- Chris Pratt
- Bryce Dallas Howard
- Rafe Spall
- Justice Smith
- Daniella Pineda
- James Cromwell
- Toby Jones
- Ted Levine
- Jeff Goldblum
- BD Wong
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, YouTube TV
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom about?
- Owen and Claire mount a perilous dinosaur rescue from a volcanic island, only to uncover a conspiracy with global ecological consequences.
- What is Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom as moderate.
- What did critics think of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom?
- Critics broadly viewed the sequel as an uneven and formulaic dinosaur blockbuster with impressive spectacle but a weak, recycled story.
- Which films are like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom?
- Films with a similar feel include Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and The Lost World: Jurassic Park.
- How long is Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom?
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom runs 129 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom?
- In United States, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom streams on Hulu, YouTube TV.
