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The Core

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

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+Kanopy

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The Core fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The future and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Sci-Fi DisasterAction AdventureGlobal CatastropheScientific MissionHigh Stakes ThrillerInternal Earth JourneySuspensefulVisual SpectacleTechnological CrisisSurvival

Crew

Directed by:
Jon Amiel, Kevin Fair, Andrew M. Robinson
Written by:
John Rogers, Cooper Layne
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Deborah Aquila, David B. Householter
Composed by:
Bernard Weiser, Stephen P. Robinson, Christopher Flick

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Core

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Core legally?

fuboTVParamount+Kanopy

The Core is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Core worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Core rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Core?

2 h 16 min

The Core runs 2 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Core?

Critics44
Audiences48

Yes. Critics average 44 and audiences 48 out of 100, so both groups see The Core much the same way.

Was The Core a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$74 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $74 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is The Core in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Canada, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Core?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Core in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Core use?

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TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for The Core, including Fatal Family Photo, Drawing Straws, Science Hero.