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Pacific Rim 2013

“To fight monsters, we created monsters.”

★ 6.9/10 · 13,523 votes PG-13 ActionScience FictionAdventure Released
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What is Pacific Rim?

In the face of an alien invasion emerging from the depths of the Pacific Ocean, humanity develops massive piloted robots as a last line of defense. These mechanical giants, operated by human pilots, represent Earth's primary resistance against the relentless assault from beneath the waves.

Type
Film
Year
2013
Status
Released
Runtime
131 minutes
Release date
Jul 11, 2013
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Double Dare You, Legendary Pictures
Budget
$180,000,000
Revenue
$411,000,000
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
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Overview

In the face of an alien invasion emerging from the depths of the Pacific Ocean, humanity develops massive piloted robots as a last line of defense. These mechanical giants, operated by human pilots, represent Earth's primary resistance against the relentless assault from beneath the waves. The conflict centers on the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, which spans from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, and is bordered by the continents of Asia, Australia, North America, and South America. As the alien threat continues to mount, two unlikely individuals emerge as pivotal figures in the struggle for survival. Their efforts, alongside the colossal robotic defenders, become critical in confronting the invasion force that has overwhelmed conventional military capabilities. The battle takes place across the immense waters of the Pacific, where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

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Should you watch it?

“Humanity deploys massive piloted robots to battle a relentless alien threat emerging from the Pacific Ocean.”

Reasons to watch
  • impressive visual scale
  • dynamic robot combat
Keep in mind
  • relies on familiar genre tropes

Watch it if you enjoy large-scale battles between giant robots and monstrous creatures.

The film contains intense sequences of science fiction violence and destruction.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Pacific Rim?

The film depicts a war between humanity and monstrous creatures where survivors pilot giant robots to defend the planet.

Who directed Pacific Rim?

The film was directed by Guillermo del Toro.

When was Pacific Rim released?

The film was released in theaters in 2013.

What genre is Pacific Rim?

It is an American military science fiction mecha monster film.

Where does the alien threat originate?

The invading forces emerge from the depths of the Pacific Ocean.