Pacific Rim (2013) Sci-Fi Action Adventure
Pacific Rim (2013) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

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Metascore: ☆ 6.5/10
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Pacific Rim Plot Synopsis:
When monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity's resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes - a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi) - who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind's last hope against the mounting apocalypse.
When an alien attack threatens the Earth"s existence, giant robots piloted by humans are deployed to fight off the menace.
Why Watch Pacific Rim
Oh, "Pacific Rim"? It’s this totally rad movie from 2013 – you know, the one with those massive robots fighting giant sea monsters? It’s like every epic battle you imagined as a kid, but on the big screen. The robots, these things called Jaegers, are controlled by pilots, and they go toe-to-toe with these humongous sea beasts, the Kaiju.
Idris Elba’s in it – he’s the boss man, all tough and cool. And Charlie Hunnam? He’s this pilot who gets to be a hero again. The way they team up inside those giant robots is wicked.
The whole movie is just a blast of non-stop action. Think of it like a monster movie mashed with a robot movie – so much fun. It’s like a crazy comic book come to life.
What’s great about "Pacific Rim" is you can just chill and enjoy the insane action. Giant robots duking it out with monsters? Yes, please! It’s the perfect movie for when you want to see some over-the-top battles and not worry about anything else.
So, if you’re looking for a movie that’s pure entertainment and has some seriously cool robot fights, "Pacific Rim" is a winner. It’s all about having fun and watching the awesome action unfold. Definitely a go-to for a fun movie night!
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Pacific Rim Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2013 (more 2013 movies)
Box Office: $101,802,906
Awards: 7
Nominations: 48
What is Pacific Rim Streaming On?
Pacific Rim is Streaming on Netflix, TubiLanguage: English, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin
Country: United States, Mexico
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Pacific Rim Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 12, 2013, Netflix: Jul 01, 2025, Tubi: Oct 01, 2023, Blu-ray: Feb 07, 2017
Writers: Travis Beacham, Guillermo del Toro
Producers: Chen-On Chu, Guillermo del Toro, Callum Greene, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Jillian Share, Thomas Tull
Editors: Peter Amundson, John Gilroy
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Pacific Rim Plot Synopsis:
When monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity's resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes - a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi) - who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind's last hope against the mounting apocalypse.
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Pacific Rim (2013) Cast (Click to Expand)
Pacific Rim Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Hunnam | ... | Raleigh Becket |
| Diego Klattenhoff | ... | Yancy Becket |
| Idris Elba | ... | Stacker Pentecost |
| Rinko Kikuchi | ... | Mako Mori |
| Charlie Day | ... | Dr. Newton Geiszler |
| Burn Gorman | ... | Gottlieb |
| Max Martini | ... | Herc Hansen |
| Robert Kazinsky | ... | Chuck Hansen (as Rob Kazinsky) |
| Clifton Collins Jr. | ... | Ops Tendo Choi |
| Ron Perlman | ... | Hannibal Chau |
| Brad William Henke | ... | Construction Foreman |
| Larry Joe Campbell | ... | Construction Worker |
| Mana Ashida | ... | Young Mako |
| Santiago Segura | ... | Wizened Man |
| Joe Pingue | ... | Captain Merrit |
| Milton Barnes | ... | McTighe |
| Brian Frank | ... | 1st Officer |
| Ellen McLain | ... | Gipsy Danger AI (voice) |
| David Fox | ... | Old Man on Beach |
| Jake Goodman | ... | Child |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Charlie Hunnam (b. April 10, 1980) – Raleigh Becket
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Diego Klattenhoff (b. November 30, 1979) – Yancy Becket
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Idris Elba (b. September 6, 1972) – Stacker Pentecost
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m) - Rinko Kikuchi (b. January 6, 1981) – Mako Mori
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Yuriko Kikuchi - Charlie Day (b. February 9, 1976) – Dr. Newton Geiszler
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Charles Day | Night Crawler Jack - Burn Gorman (b. September 1, 1974) – Gottlieb
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Max Martini (b. December 11, 1969) – Herc Hansen
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 0¾" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Max Dunne | Max Margolin | Max Martin | Maximilian Martini | Maximillian Martini | Maxmillian Martini - Robert Kazinsky (b. November 18, 1983) – Chuck Hansen (as Rob Kazinsky)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Rob Kazinsky - Clifton Collins Jr. (b. June 16, 1970) – Ops Tendo Choi
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Clifton Gonzalez Collins | Clifton Collins | Clifton Gonzales Gonzales | Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez | Clifton Gonzalez-Gonzalez | Clifton González González - Ron Perlman (b. April 13, 1950) – Hannibal Chau
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Ronald Perlman - Brad William Henke (b. April 10, 1966) – Construction Foreman
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Brad Henke | William Henke - Larry Joe Campbell (b. November 29, 1970) – Construction Worker
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Mana Ashida (b. June 23, 2004) – Young Mako
Sign: Cancer - Santiago Segura (b. July 17, 1965) – Wizened Man
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: ? | Sonny Da Silva | ¿? - Joe Pingue (b. January 1, 1976) – Captain Merrit
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Joe Pinque
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