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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Earthquake (1974) as a action theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The action and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 3m · ★ 6.1

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  1. 96match

    1.San Andreas (2015)

    ★ 6.2 · Action · Drama · Thriller · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If Earthquake clicked for you, San Andreas (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Dante's Peak (1997)

    ★ 6.2 · Action · Adventure · Drama · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Earthquake clicked for you, Dante's Peak (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    3.Street Kings (2008)

    ★ 6.6 · Action · Crime · Drama · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If Earthquake clicked for you, Street Kings (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    4.Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)

    ★ 7.1 · Action · Thriller · Adventure · 2h 13m

    Why you'll love it

    If Earthquake clicked for you, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    5.Godzilla (2014)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Drama · Science Fiction · 2h 3m

    Why you'll love it

    If Earthquake clicked for you, Godzilla (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    6.First Blood (1982)

    ★ 7.5 · Action · Adventure · Thriller · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If Earthquake clicked for you, First Blood (1982) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    7.Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)

    ★ 7.3 · Action · Thriller · 2h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    If Earthquake clicked for you, Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • AMC
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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    8.Die Hard 2 (1990)

    ★ 7.0 · Action · Thriller · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Earthquake clicked for you, Die Hard 2 (1990) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • AMC
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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    9.Deepwater Horizon (2016)

    ★ 6.9 · Drama · Action · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Earthquake clicked for you, Deepwater Horizon (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Wonder Project Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    10.Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

    ★ 6.7 · Action · Adventure · Thriller · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    If Earthquake clicked for you, Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Earthquake?
Try San Andreas, Dante's Peak, Street Kings—each shares DNA with Earthquake while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Earthquake?
Earthquake (1974) is best described as Action, Drama, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Earthquake worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this action lane.

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