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San Andreas 2015

When a massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake strikes California along the San Andreas Fault, a rescue helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) must race against time to save his estranged wife (Carla Gugino) and their daughter. Facing collapsed buildings and widespread devastation, they journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco, battling not only the earthquake's immediate impact but also the subsequent aftershocks and dangers that threaten their family's survival.

When a massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake strikes California along the San Andreas Fault, a rescue helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) must race against time to save his estranged wife (Carla Gugino) and their daughter. Facing collapsed buildings and widespread devastation, they journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco, battling not only the earthquake's immediate impact but also the subsequent aftershocks and dangers that threaten their family's survival.

Does San Andreas have end credit scenes?

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San Andreas does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for San Andreas

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Metacritic

43

Metascore

5.6

User Score

IMDb

6.1 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

62

%

User Score

Letterboxd

2.5

From 398 fan ratings

Movie Insider

3.97/5

From 204 fan ratings

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Who plays the character Raymond 'Ray' Gaines?

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for San Andreas

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Raymond “Ray” Gaines, portrayed by Dwayne Johnson, is an Air Rescue pilot with the Los Angeles Fire Department facing a tough divorce from his estranged wife, Emma, played by Carla Gugino. As he plans a trip to San Francisco with his daughter, Blake, portrayed by Alexandra Daddario, disaster strikes.

Meanwhile, seismologist Lawrence Hayes, played by Paul Giamatti, along with his assistant Dr. Kim Park, is conducting research at Hoover Dam when an unexpected fault line ruptures, unleashing a catastrophic 7.1 magnitude earthquake that damages the dam, leading to Park’s tragic demise.

As Ray is summoned for duty in the wake of the disaster, Blake instead goes to San Francisco with Emma’s new partner, Daniel Riddick, portrayed by Ioan Gruffudd. Soon, Hayes deduces that the San Andreas Fault is on the verge of a more devastating earthquake. During a lunch outing, Emma experiences the force of a 9.1 magnitude quake that takes the life of Daniel’s sister Susan, played by Kylie Minogue. In a heart-pounding moment, Ray saves Emma from a crumbling building, narrowly escaping by helicopter.

In the chaos of San Francisco, Blake, alongside Daniel, encounters Ben, an engineering student played by Hugo Johnstone-Burt, and his brother Ollie, portrayed by Art Parkinson. They attempt to find safety but get stuck in a parking garage as more earthquakes unfold. While Daniel abandons her, Blake teams up with Ben and Ollie, who help her reach a phone to call Ray and Emma for rescue.

Ray’s helicopter suffers mechanical failure, forcing him to land in a shopping mall at Bakersfield, where he commandeers a truck to push through the looting chaos. On their journey, they encounter an elderly couple who offer their plane in exchange for Ray’s vehicle, aiding in their quest to reach Blake.

Back in San Francisco, Blake, Ben, and Ollie struggle to send a signal from Coit Tower, which is now ablaze. As Ray and Emma parachute into the city amidst a colossal 9.6 magnitude earthquake—the largest ever recorded—they face overwhelming destruction. In the ensuing turmoil, they persevere despite an imminent tsunami.

The tsunami strikes as the group runs into Daniel’s building, which becomes inundated, resulting in Daniel’s demise on the Golden Gate Bridge when a cargo ship destroys its span. Evading disaster, Ray and Emma eventually find Blake, Ben, and Ollie amidst the flooding chaos. After a tense moment of uncertainty, Ray manages to revive Blake, leading to a joyful reunion.

They finally arrive at a relief camp where Ray and Emma, now reconciled, discuss their future together as rescue operations begin to unfold across the ravaged San Francisco Bay Area.

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San Andreas - "California Dreamin'"

Cars Featured in San Andreas

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Audi

2011

A1

Audi

2014

A8 D4

Audi

2010

Q7

BMW

1994

3 Cabrio E36

BMW

7 E32

BMW

2013

7 F01

Buick

1997

Century

Cadillac

2015

Escalade

Chevrolet

1960

Bel Air

Chevrolet

2011

Camaro

San Andreas Themes and Keywords

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San Andreas Other Names and Titles

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