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description Skyscraper Overview

Skyscraper is a 2018 action thriller centered on a former FBI agent tasked with saving his family trapped within a burning, record-breaking skyscraper in Hong Kong. The situation arises following an attempted extortion by terrorists who initiated a fire at the building, prompting a desperate rescue effort. The film features Dwayne Johnson alongside a supporting cast including Neve Campbell and Chin Han.

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info Skyscraper Specifications

Country	United States
Year	2018

help Skyscraper FAQ

Is Skyscraper a remake or connected to Die Hard?

No, it's an original story — though reviewers leaned heavily on Die Hard comparisons since it's about one man fighting hostage-takers in a building. It was written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, who had already worked with Dwayne Johnson on Central Intelligence (and later on Red Notice).

What is the tower in Skyscraper called, and is it a real building?

The building is called the Pearl, a fictional skyscraper in Hong Kong billed in the film as the tallest in the world at around 3,500 feet. It doesn't exist — the movie was shot largely in British Columbia, Canada, with the tower completed digitally.

Does Neve Campbell get much to do in Skyscraper as the wife?

More than in a typical action movie — Neve Campbell (Scream) plays Sarah Sawyer, and she actively rescues her kids and fights off mercenaries herself while her husband works outside the building. She's essentially a co-lead rather than a damsel.

Is Skyscraper kid-friendly, and how did it do at the box office?

It's rated PG-13 for action violence, so it's fine for teens but intense for young kids. Released on July 13, 2018, it earned over $300 million worldwide, driven largely by international audiences.

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