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Don't Look Up (2021)

โ€œBased on truly possible events.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 9,724 votes 2h 18m r ComedyDramaScience-fiction

#84 of 248 films from 2021 #689 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Adam McKay ยท Written by Adam McKay, David Sirota

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Overview

Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.

Cast

Jennifer Lawrenceas Kate Dibiasky
Leonardo DiCaprioas Dr. Randall Mindy
Meryl Streepas President Orlean
Rob Morganas Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe
Jonah Hillas Jason Orlean
Cate Blanchettas Brie Evantee
Mark Rylanceas Peter Isherwell
Tyler Perryas Jack Bremmer
Timothรฉe Chalametas Yule
Ron Perlmanas Benedict Drask
Ariana Grandeas Riley Bina
Kid Cudias DJ Chello
Himesh Patelas Phillip
Melanie Lynskeyas June Mindy

Facts

Release dateDecember 8, 2021
Runtime138 min (2h 18m) โ€” longer as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$75,000,000
Box office$791,863 (0.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt11286314

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Questions

How long is Don't Look Up?
Don't Look Up runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Is Don't Look Up worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 9,724 votes, which places it #84 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 67%) and #689 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Don't Look Up?
Don't Look Up was directed by Adam McKay. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Big Short (2015), Vice (2018), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004).
Who stars in Don't Look Up?
Jennifer Lawrence as Kate Dibiasky; Leonardo DiCaprio as Dr. Randall Mindy; Meryl Streep as President Orlean; Rob Morgan as Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe; Jonah Hill as Jason Orlean; Cate Blanchett as Brie Evantee.
What is Don't Look Up rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Don't Look Up?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16232.

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