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Pacific Rim
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Guillermo del Toro. With Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Idris Elba.
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Using massive piloted robots to combat the alien threat, Earth's survivors take the fight to the invading alien force lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless enemy, the forces of mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes who now stand as Earth's final hope against the mounting apocalypse.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTUsing massive piloted robots to combat the alien threat, Earth's survivors take the fight to the invading alien force lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Nearl…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Pacific Rim.
MoviHero lists July 11, 2013 as the release date for Pacific Rim. Guillermo del Toro is the listed director. The listed cast includes Charlie Hunnam as Raleigh Becket, Rinko Kikuchi as Mako Mori, Idris Elba as Stacker Pentecost, Max Martini as Herc Hansen. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 11, 2013
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 11m
DirectorGuillermo del Toro
CastCharlie Hunnam as Raleigh Becket, Rinko Kikuchi as Mako Mori, Idris Elba as Stacker Pentecost, Max Martini as Herc Hansen
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Pacific Rim right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Pacific Rim runs 2h 11m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.0/10 from 14,010 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary4/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“When monstrous, building-sized creatures (dubbed "kaiju") hell-bent on destruction begin pouring out of an extra-dimensional fissure at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, humanity bands…”
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“Watching a CGI heavy movie 5 years following its release doesn't sound like such a hot idea, but in the case of Pacific Rim nothing…”
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“This movie has almost everything that is expected from it so just relax lay back with the pop corn and your soft drink and enjoy.”
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“My favorite movie for years!!!I absolutely love this movie!No big story.A lot of action.The only bad thing is all the fights are at night &…”
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“I have to say that I enjoyed this pure special effects movie quite a lot even though the plot is totally ridiculous.”
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