Pacific Rim
A washed-up pilot and an untested trainee must mentally synchronize inside a legendary giant robot to repel an apocalyptic invasion of colossal sea monsters.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- earnest
- spectacular
- blockbuster night
- action movie marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film's giant-robot and monster spectacle impressive and entertaining, while viewing its story and character writing as comparatively conventional.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film's defining set pieces pit Jaegers against building-sized Kaiju in large-scale urban and ocean environments.
Raleigh Becket and Mako Mori must synchronize through the Drift to operate a Jaeger together.
The remaining Jaeger pilots are gathered for a final mission as humanity faces an escalating Kaiju assault.
Many major Jaeger-Kaiju fights unfold at night in heavy rain, with vivid industrial and city lighting.
Films like Pacific Rim, and why
Godzilla
shared giant-monster spectacle, military science fiction, apocalyptic stakes, and large-scale visual action
Edge of Tomorrow
shared mecha combat, alien invasion, heroic teamwork, and effects-driven science fiction adventure
Avatar
shared earnest blockbuster tone, human pilots controlling advanced machines, and world-saving action spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Guillermo del Toro
- Release Date
- 2013-07-11
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (13852)
Cast
- Charlie Hunnam
- Rinko Kikuchi
- Idris Elba
- Max Martini
- Clifton Collins Jr.
- Ron Perlman
- Charlie Day
- Burn Gorman
- Robert Kazinsky
- Robert Maillet
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Pacific Rim about?
- A washed-up pilot and an untested trainee must mentally synchronize inside a legendary giant robot to repel an apocalyptic invasion of colossal sea monsters.
- What is Pacific Rim like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pacific Rim as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Pacific Rim violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Pacific Rim as moderate.
- What did critics think of Pacific Rim?
- Critics generally found the film's giant-robot and monster spectacle impressive and entertaining, while viewing its story and character writing as comparatively conventional.
- Which films are like Pacific Rim?
- Films with a similar feel include Godzilla, Edge of Tomorrow, and Avatar.
- How long is Pacific Rim?
- Pacific Rim runs 131 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pacific Rim?
- In United States, Pacific Rim is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex.
