Rampage
A former soldier and primatologist races to save his mutated albino gorilla friend while three colossal animals tear through America.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- bombastic
- witty
- propulsive
- blockbuster night
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film derivative and scientifically ludicrous but entertaining as a brainless, effects-driven monster blockbuster.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
George, a mutated wolf, and an American crocodile grow into enormous creatures whose clashes drive the film's major set pieces.
Davis's friendship with George, formed after rescuing the gorilla from poachers, motivates his efforts throughout the crisis.
Energyne's gene-manipulation experiments and Claire Wyden's pursuit of the pathogen trigger the monster outbreak.
The film prioritizes giant creatures, collapsing structures, and rapid action over scientific plausibility or dramatic complexity.
Films like Rampage, and why
Godzilla
shared giant-monster spectacle, science-fiction creatures, urban destruction, and accessible blockbuster humor
Kong: Skull Island
shared genetically altered animals, action-adventure pacing, and large-scale creature chaos
Pacific Rim
shared giant-animal mayhem, military response, and popcorn science-fiction entertainment
San Andreas
shared Dwayne Johnson-led action, disaster spectacle, and protective human-animal bonds
Movie Details
- Director
- Brad Peyton
- Release Date
- 2018-04-11
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (7748)
Cast
- Dwayne Johnson
- Naomie Harris
- Malin Akerman
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan
- Jake Lacy
- Joe Manganiello
- Marley Shelton
- P.J. Byrne
- Demetrius Grosse
- Jack Quaid
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- 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 Rampage about?
- A former soldier and primatologist races to save his mutated albino gorilla friend while three colossal animals tear through America.
- What is Rampage like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rampage as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Rampage violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Rampage as moderate.
- What did critics think of Rampage?
- Critics generally found the film derivative and scientifically ludicrous but entertaining as a brainless, effects-driven monster blockbuster.
- Which films are like Rampage?
- Films with a similar feel include Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, Pacific Rim, and San Andreas.
- How long is Rampage?
- Rampage runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rampage?
- In United States, Rampage streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel.
