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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

2004Movie1 h 47 minPG

61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic646.0Rotten Tomatoes71%46%

An awe-inspiring, epic sci-fi movie about the future and fantasy, with standout visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for tears.

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Story

Who will save us?

When gigantic robots attack New York City, "Sky Captain" uses his private air force to fight them off. His ex-girlfriend, reporter Polly Perkins, has been investigating the recent disappearance of prominent scientists. Suspecting a link between the global robot attacks and missing men, Sky Captain and Polly decide to work together. They fly to the Himalayas in pursuit of the mysterious Dr. Totenkopf, the mastermind behind the robots.

Feels like

  • Retro-Futuristic Adventure
  • Pulp Action Homage
  • Dieselpunk Aesthetics
  • Spectacular Visuals
  • Mystery & Intrigue
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Air Combat
  • Technological Wonder

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Kerry Conran
Written by
Kerry Conran
Produced by
Jude Law, Sadie Frost, Jon Avnet
Music by
Edward Shearmur

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Facts

September 17, 2004 · 1 h 47 min · PG

Released
September 17, 2004
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Tibetan, German
Made in
Italy, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$58 million
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Mad Scientist Laboratory, Noah's Story Arc, Visionary Villain +9

  • Mad Scientist Laboratory
  • Noah's Story Arc
  • Visionary Villain
  • Island of Mystery
  • Herr Doktor
  • Redshirt Army
  • Diesel Punk
  • Holding Hands
  • Desaturation
  • Attack Drone
  • Chroma Key
  • Reckless Gun Usage

12 of 137 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow?"

Questions about Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

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Where can I stream Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+Philo

In the United States, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+, and Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 64). Critics rate it higher (68 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Is Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Is Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow a box office flop?

Budget$70 million
Box office$58 million

Yes: it cost about $70 million to make and earned $58 million worldwide, 83% of its budget.

What tropes does Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow use?

Mad Scientist LaboratoryNoah's Story ArcVisionary VillainIsland of MysteryHerr DoktorRedshirt ArmyDiesel PunkHolding HandsDesaturationAttack DroneChroma KeyReckless Gun Usageand 125 more

TV Tropes lists 137 tropes for it, including Mad Scientist Laboratory, Noah's Story Arc, and Visionary Villain.