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Cloud Atlas (2012)

โ€œEverything is connected.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 7,698 votes 2h 52m r DramaScience-fiction

#68 of 232 films from 2012 #1952 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Tom Tykwer, Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski ยท Written by Tom Tykwer, Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, David Mitchell

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Overview

A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future. Based on the award winning novel by David Mitchell. Directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis.

Cast

Tom Hanksas Dr. Henry Goose / Hotel Manager / Isaac Sachs / Dermot Hoggins / Cavendish Look-a-Like Actor / Zachry
Halle Berryas Native Woman / Jocasta Ayrs / Luisa Rey / Indian Party Guest / Ovid / Meronym
Jim Broadbentas Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2
Hugo Weavingas Haskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring / Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Boardman Mephi / Old Georgie
Jim Sturgessas Adam Ewing / Poor Hotel Guest / Megan's Dad / Highlander / Hae-Joo Chang / Adam / Zachry Brother-in-Law
Bae Doonaas Tilda / Megan's Mom / Mexican Woman / Sonmi-451 / Sonmi-351 / Sonmi Prostitute
Ben Whishawas Cabin Boy / Robert Frobisher / Store Clerk / Georgette / Tribesman
James D'Arcyas Young Rufus Sixsmith / Old Rufus Sixsmith / Nurse James / Archivist
Zhou Xunas Talbot / Hotel Manager / Yoona-939 / Rose
Keith Davidas Kupaka / Joe Napier / An-kor Apis / Prescient
Susan Sarandonas Madame Horrox / Older Ursula / Yusouf Suleiman / Abbess
Hugh Grantas Rev. Giles Horrox / Hotel Heavy / Lloyd Hooks / Denholme Cavendish / Seer Rhee / Kona Chief
David Gyasias Autua / Lester Rey / Duophsyte
Robert Fyfeas Old Salty Dog / Mr. Meeks / Prescient 1

Facts

Release dateOctober 26, 2012
Runtime172 min (2h 52m) โ€” longer as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresDrama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$102,000,000
Box office$130,482,868 (1.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt1371111

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Questions

How long is Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas runs 172 minutes (2h 52m), which is long for a drama โ€” plan for it.
Is Cloud Atlas worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 7,698 votes, which places it #68 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 71%) and #1952 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Cloud Atlas?
Cloud Atlas was directed by Tom Tykwer, Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Matrix (1999), Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006), Run Lola Run (1998).
Who stars in Cloud Atlas?
Tom Hanks as Dr. Henry Goose / Hotel Manager / Isaac Sachs / Dermot Hoggins / Cavendish Look-a-Like Actor / Zachry; Halle Berry as Native Woman / Jocasta Ayrs / Luisa Rey / Indian Party Guest / Ovid / Meronym; Jim Broadbent as Captain Molyneux / Vyvyan Ayrs / Timothy Cavendish / Korean Musician / Prescient 2; Hugo Weaving as Haskell Moore / Tadeusz Kesselring / Bill Smoke / Nurse Noakes / Boardman Mephi / Old Georgie; Jim Sturgess as Adam Ewing / Poor Hotel Guest / Megan's Dad / Highlander / Hae-Joo Chang / Adam / Zachry Brother-in-Law; Bae Doona as Tilda / Megan's Mom / Mexican Woman / Sonmi-451 / Sonmi-351 / Sonmi Prostitute.
What is Cloud Atlas rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cloud Atlas?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2294.

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