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The Core

2003·Movie
2h 16min·PG-13
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic485.5Rotten Tomatoes39%34%

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A , sci-fi movie: , .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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The only way out is in.

Geophysicist Dr. Josh Keyes discovers that an unknown force has caused the earth's inner core to stop rotating. With the planet's magnetic field rapidly deteriorating, our atmosphere literally starts to come apart at the seams with catastrophic consequences. To resolve the crisis, Keyes, along with a team of the world's most gifted scientists, travel into the earth's core. Their mission: detonate a device that will reactivate the core.
Disaster SpectacleSci-Fi AdventureVisually Stunning CGIHigh-Stakes MissionGeological FantasyAaron Eckhart PerformanceEpic Orchestral ScoreFamily-Friendly ThrillerB-Movie Charm

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Directed by:
Jon Amiel
Written by:
John Rogers, Cooper Layne
Produced by:
David Foster, Sean Bailey, Cooper Layne
Composed by:
Christopher Young

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Core

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Core?

fuboTVParamount+Kanopy

In the United States, The Core streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 99 other countries.

Is The Core worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 48).

Is The Core okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Core?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.

Is The Core plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Core use?

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TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Fatal Family Photo, Drawing Straws, and Science Hero.