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Prometheus

2012Movie2 h 4 minR

Mystery
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic646.5Rotten Tomatoes73%68%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic646.5Rotten Tomatoes73%68%

Summary

A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Ridley Scott
Written by
Damon Lindelof, Jon Spaihts
Produced by
Ridley Scott, Walter Hill, David Giler
Music by
Marc Streitenfeld

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Facts

May 30, 2012 · 2 h 4 min · R

Released
May 30, 2012
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Science Fiction, Mystery, Horror
Original language
English
Also spoken
Scottish Gaelic
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$130 million
Box office
$403 million
Available in
105 countries

Tropes

A.I. Is a Crapshoot, Theme Naming, The 'Verse +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Prometheus?"

Questions about Prometheus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Prometheus?

fuboTVHBO MaxYouTube TVFXNow

In the United States, Prometheus streams on fuboTV, HBO Max, YouTube TV, and FXNow. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 77 other countries.

Is Prometheus worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 64).

Is there a sequel to Prometheus?

  1. Prometheus (2012)
  2. Alien: Covenant (2017)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Alien: Covenant (2017).

Will Prometheus scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Prometheus?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

Was Prometheus a box office hit?

Budget$130 million
Box office$403 million

Yes: it cost about $130 million to make and earned $403 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Prometheus use?

A.I. Is a CrapshootTheme NamingThe 'VerseCall-ForwardAll There in the ManualStalker with a CrushSide BetA Storm Is ComingFlying SaucerSigil SpamOrigins EpisodeBy Wall That Is Holeyand 213 more

TV Tropes lists 225 tropes for it, including A.I. Is a Crapshoot, Theme Naming, and The 'Verse.