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Journey to the Center of the Earth

2008Movie1 h 33 minPG

57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic575.7Rotten Tomatoes59%48%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic575.7Rotten Tomatoes59%48%

Summary

On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for big ideas, tears or romance.

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10 of 10

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Directed by
Eric Brevig
Written by
Jules Verne, Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett
Produced by
Beau Flynn, Charlotte Huggins
Music by
Andrew Lockington

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Facts

July 10, 2008 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
July 10, 2008
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Icelandic, Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$102 million
Available in
117 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Cell Phones Are Useless, Soft Water, A True Story in My Universe +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Journey to the Center of the Earth

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Where can I stream Journey to the Center of the Earth?

Midnight Pulp

In the United States, Journey to the Center of the Earth streams on Midnight Pulp. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 103 other countries.

Is Journey to the Center of the Earth worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 57).

Is there a sequel to Journey to the Center of the Earth?

  1. Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)
  2. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012).

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

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Will Journey to the Center of the Earth make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Journey to the Center of the Earth?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

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

Cell Phones Are UselessSoft WaterA True Story in My UniversePaddleball ShotI Fell for HoursGender FlipRollercoaster MineGenre SavvySuper Cell ReceptionFlying Sea Food SpecialDisappeared DadBeauty Is Never Tarnishedand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Cell Phones Are Useless, Soft Water, and A True Story in My Universe.