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Knowing (2009)

โ€œWhat happens when the numbers run out?โ€

6.3/10 ยท 6,012 votes 2h 1m pg-13 ActionThrillerScience-fictionMystery

#152 of 242 films from 2009 #1404 of 2168 in action

Directed by Alex Proyas ยท Written by Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden, Stiles White

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Overview

A teacher opens a time capsule that has been dug up at his son's elementary school; in it are some chilling predictions -- some that have already occurred and others that are about to -- that lead him to believe his family plays a role in the events that are about to unfold.

Cast

Nicolas Cageas John Koestler
Rose Byrneas Diana Wayland
Chandler Canterburyas Caleb Koestler
Ben Mendelsohnas Phil Bergman
Nadia Townsendas Grace Koestler
Terry Camillerias Cashier
Lara Robinsonas Lucinda Embry / Abby Wayland
Adrienne Pickeringas Allison
Danielle Carteras Miss Taylor (1959)
Alethea McGrathas Miss Taylor (2009)
David Lennieas Principal Clark (1959)
D.G. Maloneyas The Stranger
Alan Hopgoodas Rev. Koestler
Joshua Longas Younger Caleb

Facts

Release dateMarch 19, 2009
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) โ€” longer as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$155,446,362 (3.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0448011

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Questions

How long is Knowing?
Knowing runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Knowing worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 6,012 votes, which places it #152 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 38%) and #1404 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Knowing?
Knowing was directed by Alex Proyas. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Crow (1994), Dark City (1998), I, Robot (2004).
Who stars in Knowing?
Nicolas Cage as John Koestler; Rose Byrne as Diana Wayland; Chandler Canterbury as Caleb Koestler; Ben Mendelsohn as Phil Bergman; Nadia Townsend as Grace Koestler; Terry Camilleri as Cashier.
What is Knowing rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Knowing?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19361.

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