The Rock is a 1996 American action thriller film directed by Michael Bay, produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, and written by David Weisberg, Douglas S. Cook and Mark Rosner.

In The Rock we follow a furious general (Ed Harris) leading a group of Marines to take control of Alcatraz Island (along with tourist hostages), a location that used to house criminals. Accompanying …

A chemical-weapons expert and an ex-con are on the case when an ex-Marine seizes Alcatraz prison, taking hostages and threatening a nerve gas attack. Watch trailers & learn more.

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When a vengeful general seizes control of Alcatraz Island and threatens to launch poison gas missiles, a chemical weapons expert and a federal prisone…

Jun 7, 1996 · “The Rock” is a first-rate, slam-bang action thriller with alot of style and no little humor. It’s made out of pieces of other movies, yes, and not much in it is really new, but each element has been …

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Sep 29, 2025 · The Rock is a high-octane action thriller directed by Michael Bay, combining military intrigue, conspiracy, and explosive action sequences. With a star-studded cast and intense pacing, …

Jun 7, 1996 · Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in.

Millions of lives hang in the balance after a military madman (Ed Harris -- Apollo 13) seizes control of the island prison Alcatraz and threatens to launch deadly poison gas missiles at San...