
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
There is no safe harbor, there is no escape... L.A.'s worst fear has just become a reality.
After a series of small tremors in Los Angeles, Dr. Clare Winslow, a local seismologist, pinpoints the exact location and time of when the long awaited earthquake--"The Big One"--will strike southern California. With this information, she must battle city officials to release this information to the general public. Also, she hopes that her family is out of harms way when the quake strikes. Subplots show how other families and people cope with the the tremors that strike before the impending "Big One."
Where to Watch
You can check official streaming platforms for availability:
Movie Details
- Original Title: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
- Genres: Drama, Action, TV Movie
- Release Date: 1990-11-11
- Runtime: 180 minutes
- Rating: 6.7/10 (18 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Von Zerneck Sertner Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.8526
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Joanna Kerns
as Dr. Clare Winslow

Dan Lauria
as Steve Winslow

Bonnie Bartlett
as Anita Parker

Lindsay Frost
as Laurie Parker

Alan Autry
as Matt

Joe Spano
as Chad Spaulding

Holly Fields
as Heather Winslow

Brock Peters
as David Motubu

Stephen Elliott
as Owen

Robert Ginty
as Warren Cates
Trailers & Clips
The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990) TV Trailer
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Los Angeles Earthquake?▼
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake is a Drama, Action, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1990-11-11.
Who are the main actors in The Great Los Angeles Earthquake?▼
The main cast includes Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Bonnie Bartlett, Lindsay Frost, Alan Autry, .
Where can I watch The Great Los Angeles Earthquake online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Great Los Angeles Earthquake is available.
Is The Great Los Angeles Earthquake based on a true story?▼
There is no safe harbor, there is no escape... L.A.'s worst fear has just become a reality.
What is the IMDb rating of The Great Los Angeles Earthquake?▼
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 18 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Great Los Angeles Earthquake?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Great Los Angeles Earthquake?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Von Zerneck Sertner Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Great Los Angeles Earthquake filmed?▼
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Great Los Angeles Earthquake?▼
The total runtime of The Great Los Angeles Earthquake is 180 minutes.
Is The Great Los Angeles Earthquake suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Great Los Angeles Earthquake?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Great Los Angeles Earthquake.
Does The Great Los Angeles Earthquake have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!