Pacific Rim (2013)
To fight monsters, we created monsters.
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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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 11 July 2013 |
| Genre | Action, Science Fiction, Adventure |
| Director | Guillermo del Toro |
| Starring | Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi and Idris Elba |
| Runtime | 131 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 6.6/10 · Metacritic 65/100 · Rotten Tomatoes 72% · TMDB users 6.9/10 |
| Budget | $190 million |
| Box office | $411 million worldwide |
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| Dominican Republic | Prime Video, Max |
| Ecuador | Prime Video $5.99, Max $8.29, Clarovideo |
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| Indonesia | Netflix Rp65000, Max |
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| Italy | Skygo, Now TV |
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| Luxembourg | Prime Video €8.99, Max |
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| Philippines | Netflix ₱279, Max |
| Poland | Netflix 37.00 zł |
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| Romania | Netflix about 32.04 lei |
| Serbia | Netflix about 704 din |
| Singapore | Netflix $15.98 SGD, Max |
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| Slovenia | Netflix €5.99 |
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| Spain | Netflix €14.99, Max €10.99 |
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| Taiwan | Netflix NT$290, Max |
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| Trinidad & Tobago | Prime Video, Max |
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| Türkiye | Netflix ₺259.99 |
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| Venezuela | Prime Video, Max |
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What kind of watch this is
Guillermo del Toro directs a 131-minute spectacle where humanity builds giant robots to punch giant aliens. The tagline says it best: to fight monsters, we created monsters. It is loud, tactile, and unapologetically big. The robots move like dancers, and the fights feel weighty rather than weightless. It leans into the absurdity of the premise without mocking it. You either love the scale or you do not. There is no middle ground.
What the critics said
Critics leaned toward approval, though not with fanatical devotion. Rotten Tomatoes reports a 72% approval rating based on 294 reviews as of January 2026. Metacritic sits at 65 out of 100 from 48 critics, a metric that signals generally favorable reviews. Robbie Collin of The Daily Telegraph compared watching it to rediscovering a favorite childhood cartoon. Stephanie Zacharek of The Village Voice called it summer entertainment with a pulse, even if the story is predictable.
How it did with audiences
It cost $190 million to make and took in $411 million worldwide. That includes $102 million from the United States and the rest from international markets. In China, it became the sixth-highest-grossing American film ever. On TMDB, users give it a 6.9 out of 10. The robots were worth the wait, even if the budget was not.
What came next for the cast
Idris Elba arrived after Thor and Prometheus, then left for the Avengers franchise. Max Martini came from Saving Private Ryan and Contact, then spent years in Fifty Shades. Charlie Hunnam had Sons of Anarchy behind him before heading to Crimson Peak. Rinko Kikuchi brought Babel baggage before joining Tokyo Vice. The credits do not claim the kaiju film caused these shifts. It simply marks a point where their paths diverged.
Where it left its mark
Pacific Rim gave its name to a new way of measuring gender equality in cinema. The Mako Mori test, named after Rinko Kikuchi’s character, asks for more than just a woman on screen. It requires a female character with her own narrative arc, independent from any male plotline. This standard emerged from a specific observation: the film offers strong representation yet still fails the older Bechdel test.
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Sources
- Pacific Rim on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q1388653 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Pacific Rim (film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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