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Journey to the Center of the Earth

2008Movie1 h 30 minPG

Family
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1

A wondrous, intriguing family movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Set in the late 1870's - A woman hires an anthropologist/adventurer to track down her husband, who has disappeared while searching for an elusive passage to the center of the earth

Feels like

  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Historical Setting
  • World Immersion
  • Mystery
  • Educational
  • Action-Packed
  • Spectacle
  • Family-Friendly

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
T.J. Scott
Written by
Jules Verne
Produced by
George Horie
Music by
René Dupéré, Martin Lord Ferguson, Ella Louise Allaire

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 27, 2008 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
January 27, 2008
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
Latin, Russian
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Gory Discretion Shot, Man-Eating Plant, Butt Biter +9

  • Gory Discretion Shot
  • Man-Eating Plant
  • Butt Biter
  • Papa Wolf
  • Even the Dog Is Ashamed
  • Catapult Nightmare
  • Adaptational Nice Guy
  • As Long as It Sounds Foreign
  • Flying Sea Food Special
  • Clothing Damage
  • *Drool* Hello
  • Gender Flip

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Journey to the Center of the Earth?"

Questions about Journey to the Center of the Earth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Journey to the Center of the Earth worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 4.1).

Is Journey to the Center of the Earth okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Journey to the Center of the Earth?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Journey to the Center of the Earth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Journey to the Center of the Earth use?

Gory Discretion ShotMan-Eating PlantButt BiterPapa WolfEven the Dog Is AshamedCatapult NightmareAdaptational Nice GuyAs Long as It Sounds ForeignFlying Sea Food SpecialClothing Damage*Drool* HelloGender Flipand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Gory Discretion Shot, Man-Eating Plant, and Butt Biter.