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The Day After Tomorrow

2004·Movie
2h 4min·PG-13

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Society and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Where will you be?

After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.
Catastrophic DisasterGlobal Warming ThrillerSurvival DramaHigh Stakes ActionFather-Son JourneyEnvironmental CommentarySpecial Effects ShowcaseIntense & SuspensefulNear-Future Sci-FiPlausible Devastation

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Day After Tomorrow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Day After Tomorrow legally?

The Day After Tomorrow is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. 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 The Day After Tomorrow worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Day After Tomorrow rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Day After Tomorrow?

2 h 4 min

The Day After Tomorrow runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Day After Tomorrow?

Critics47
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate The Day After Tomorrow higher (60) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Day After Tomorrow a box office hit?

Budget$125 million
Box office$553 million

Yes. It cost about $125 million to make and earned $553 million worldwide, 4.4 times its budget.

What language is The Day After Tomorrow in?

EnglishJapaneseFrenchArabicSpanish

It was made in English, with some Japanese, French, Arabic, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Day After Tomorrow?

93ADAEALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBRBZCA+79

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Day After Tomorrow in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Day After Tomorrow use?

Title InArtistic License – LawSpreading Disaster Map GraphicGiant Wall of Watery DoomOminous CrackBraving the BlizzardSavage WolvesSo Much for StealthFlyaway ShotDeadly ScratchShut Up, Hannibal!Big Applesauceand 161 more

TV Tropes lists 173 storytelling tropes for The Day After Tomorrow, including Title In, Artistic License – Law, Spreading Disaster Map Graphic.