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title: "Destruction: Los Angeles"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/destruction-los-angeles-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 467342
imdb_id: "tt6422938"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 77
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Destruction: Los Angeles (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/destruction-los-angeles-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Destruction: Los Angeles
Year: 2020
Release Date (DE): 09/18/2020
Genre: Action and Adventure
Runtime: 1h 33m
Plot: A fatal explosion and sudden earthquake rock Los Angeles. Reporter John Benson seizes his chance to cover the breaking news of increasing seismic activity.
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        Destruction: Los Angeles is an action and adventure film released in 2020. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. According to the film's synopsis, a fatal explosion and a sudden earthquake rock the city of Los Angeles. Amidst these events, a reporter named John Benson seizes his chance to cover the breaking news regarding

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tibor Takács
- **Networks / Studios**: Barking Cow Media Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Craig Sheffer** as *John Benson*
- **Cynthia Watros** as *Cathy Benson*
- **Romeo** as *Marcus Taylor-Jones*
- **Emmanuelle Vaugier** as *Margot Taylor*
- **C.J. Valleroy** as *Derek Benson*
- **Rick Chambers** as *Daniel Diaz*
- **Liana Ramirez** as *Dana*
- **Sydne Mikelle** as *Brooke Benson*
- **Robert Giardina** as *Good Samaritan*
- **Chip Bolcik** as *Lou*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Destruction: Los Angeles online?
Destruction: Los Angeles is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Destruction: Los Angeles worth watching?
Destruction: Los Angeles holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 77 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Destruction: Los Angeles and when was it released?
Destruction: Los Angeles is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Destruction: Los Angeles?
Destruction: Los Angeles was directed by Tibor Takács.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Destruction: Los Angeles — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/467342)
- [Hollywood mourns Halyna Hutchins' death, Alec Baldwin shooting](https://www.latimes.com/)

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