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San Andreas (2015)

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Following a massive earthquake that devastates California and sends shockwaves across the entire West Coast, San Andreas focuses on the intense search-and-rescue efforts that unfold in the aftermath of an unprecedented natural disaster. At the center of the story is Tom Gaines (Dwayne Johnson), a dedicated rescue pilot whose professional duty collides with deeply personal stakes.

When the infamous San Andreas Fault ruptures, triggering a catastrophic magnitude-9 earthquake, cities crumble and millions are left in danger. As chaos spreads from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Tom is forced to confront not only the scale of the destruction but also the fragility of his own family life.

Joined by his estranged wife Emma (Carla Gugino), Tom embarks on a perilous journey north in a desperate attempt to rescue their daughter Blake (Alexandra Daddario). What begins as a race against time soon turns into a relentless fight for survival, as each moment of hope is followed by new and even deadlier threats.

Balancing emotional strain with overwhelming responsibility, Tom must push himself beyond his limits while navigating collapsing cities, aftershocks, and impossible odds. San Andreas delivers a high-stakes disaster spectacle that combines large-scale destruction with a personal story about family, resilience, and the will to endure when the worst seems to have already

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