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Knowing

2009·Movie
2h 1min·PG-13
IMDb6.2Metacritic415.8Rotten Tomatoes35%42%

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Your score

Knowing fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Mystery, technology, and the future

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

What happens when the numbers run out?

A teacher opens a time capsule that has been dug up at his son's elementary school; in it are some chilling predictions -- some that have already occurred and others that are about to -- that lead him to believe his family plays a role in the events that are about to unfold.
Apocalyptic ThrillerNumerical MysterySci-Fi SuspenseDoomsday ProphecyFamily at RiskBleak OutlookExistential QuestionsConspiracy TheorySupernatural Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Alex Proyas, Steve E. Andrews, Kimble Rendall
Written by:
Stiles White, Ryne Douglas Pearson, Ryne Douglas Pearson
Produced by:
Alex Proyas, Steve Tisch, Todd Black
Composed by:
Marco Beltrami, Phil Heywood, Andrew Plain

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Knowing

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Where can I stream Knowing legally?

fuboTVThe RokuYouTube TVFandango at Home FreePlexMovieSphere+

Knowing is included with a subscription to fuboTV and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Knowing worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Knowing rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Knowing?

2 h 1 min

Knowing runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Knowing?

Critics38
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Knowing higher (54) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Knowing a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$155 million

Yes. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $155 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is Knowing in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Knowing?

68ADARATAUBEBOBRBYBZCACHCLCOCR+54

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Knowing in 68 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Knowing use?

Earth-Shattering PosterShoot the Shaggy DogRed HerringArtistic License – PhysicsArtistic License – SpaceMacGuffinSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismZeerustApocalypse WowIf Jesus, Then AliensFlatlineMonumental Damageand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Knowing, including Earth-Shattering Poster, Shoot the Shaggy Dog, Red Herring.