---
title: "San Andreas"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/san-andreas-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 254128
imdb_id: "tt2126355"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 9090
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# San Andreas (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/san-andreas-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

San Andreas is a 2015 American disaster thriller that depicts a catastrophic earthquake striking California. The film was directed by Brad Peyton, written by Carlton Cuse, and released in the United States on May 29, 2015 with a PG‑13 rating. It runs for 1 hour 54 minutes and is classified under the action, drama, and thriller genres. The story follows a rescue‑helicopter pilot, portrayed by Dwayne Johnson, who embarks on a perilous cross‑state journey after the quake in order to locate and rescue his estranged daughter. The narrative emphasizes the scale of the seismic disaster and the personal stakes faced by the pilot as he navigates collapsed infrastructure and widespread devastation. The film presents large‑scale visual effects of the earthquake’s impact on urban and rural landscapes across California. San Andreas combines elements of high‑octane action with dramatic family drama, positioning the protagonist’s mission against the backdrop of a nation‑wide emergency.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A rescue pilot traverses a devastated California to reach his estranged daughter after a massive earthquake."

### Why Watch
- high-stakes rescue mission
- intense disaster sequences

### Caveats & Content Note
- predictable plot structure
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense sequences of destruction and peril throughout.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, disaster, urgent, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | 9Now | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brad Peyton
- **Networks / Studios**: New Line Cinema, Village Roadshow Pictures, Flynn Picture Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dwayne Johnson** as *Ray Gaines*
- **Alexandra Daddario** as *Blake Gaines*
- **Carla Gugino** as *Emma Gaines*
- **Ioan Gruffudd** as *Daniel Riddick*
- **Archie Panjabi** as *Serena Johnson*
- **Paul Giamatti** as *Dr. Lawrence Hayes*
- **Hugo Johnstone-Burt** as *Ben Taylor*
- **Art Parkinson** as *Ollie Taylor*
- **Will Yun Lee** as *Dr Kim Park*
- **Kylie Minogue** as *Susan Riddick*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main plot?
A rescue-chopper pilot attempts to save his daughter following a massive earthquake in California.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a disaster film focused on a rescue mission.

### Q: Is the film set in California?
Yes, the events take place across the state of California.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a rescue-chopper pilot.

### Q: What is the primary conflict?
The primary conflict is the aftermath of a massive earthquake and the pilot's journey to reach his daughter.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [San Andreas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/254128)
- [San Andreas (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Andreas_(film))
- [San Andreas movie review & film summary (2015) | Roger Ebert](http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/san-andreas-2015)
- [San Andreas | The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/film/san-andreas)

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