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Cloud Atlas

2012Movie2 h 52 minR

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic557.9Rotten Tomatoes65%66%

An awe-inspiring, intricate drama movie about the future and society, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Everything is connected.

A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.

Feels like

  • Epic Sci-Fi Fantasy
  • Non-Linear Narrative Tapestry
  • Reincarnation & Karma
  • Visually Spectacular
  • Philosophical Depth
  • Ensemble Cast Transformation
  • Ambitious Adaptation
  • Musical Motif Integration
  • Timeless Romance

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Tom Tykwer
Written by
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Tom Tykwer
Produced by
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Tom Tykwer
Music by
Tom Tykwer, Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek

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Facts

October 26, 2012 · 2 h 52 min · R

Released
October 26, 2012
Runtime
2 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United States, China, Hong Kong SAR China, Singapore
Budget
$102 million
Box office
$130 million
Available in
66 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

World of Badass, Title Drop, Caustic Critic +9

  • World of Badass
  • Title Drop
  • Caustic Critic
  • Sci-Fi Bob Haircut
  • Genre Savvy
  • Trapped in a Sinking Car
  • Doomed Hometown
  • The Social Darwinist
  • Fictionary
  • Alien Sky
  • Teeth Flying
  • Deadly Doctor

12 of 188 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cloud Atlas?"

Questions about Cloud Atlas

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Where can I stream Cloud Atlas?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Cloud Atlas streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is Cloud Atlas worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (60).

Can I half-watch Cloud Atlas?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for complexity and 10 for non-linear narrative.

Is Cloud Atlas good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Cloud Atlas use?

World of BadassTitle DropCaustic CriticSci-Fi Bob HaircutGenre SavvyTrapped in a Sinking CarDoomed HometownThe Social DarwinistFictionaryAlien SkyTeeth FlyingDeadly Doctorand 176 more

TV Tropes lists 188 tropes for it, including World of Badass, Title Drop, and Caustic Critic.