Skyscraper (2018), directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, is a high-stakes action thriller starring Dwayne Johnson. The film delivers an intense, adrenaline-fueled experience with daring stunts, explosive action, and a family-centered storyline set against the backdrop of a futuristic, towering skyscraper.

Plot Summary

Will Sawyer (Dwayne Johnson), a former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader turned security expert, is hired to assess the safety of “The Pearl,” the world’s tallest and most advanced skyscraper located in Hong Kong. The 240-story marvel boasts cutting-edge technology, luxurious living spaces, and a massive vertical ecosystem.

During his inspection, a group of terrorists led by Kores Botha (Roland Møller) sets the building ablaze in a deadly plot to steal valuable data stored in its vault. To complicate matters, Will’s wife Sarah (Neve Campbell) and their two children are trapped inside the burning structure. Framed for the attack, Will must clear his name, outsmart the criminals, and execute death-defying feats to rescue his family