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Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

“Same Planet. Different World.”

6.1/10 · 5,186 votes 1h 33m pg ActionComedyAdventureScience-fictionFamily

#166 of 219 films from 2008 #1643 of 2168 in action

Directed by Eric Brevig · Written by Mark Levin, Jules Verne, Michael D. Weiss, Jennifer Flackett

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Overview

On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth.

Cast

Brendan Fraseras Trevor Anderson
Josh Hutchersonas Sean Anderson
Anita Briemas Hannah Ásgeirsson
Seth Meyersas Professor Alan Kitzens
Jean Michel Paréas Max Anderson
Jane Wheeleras Elizabeth Anderson
Frank Fontaineas Old Man
Giancarlo Caltabianoas Leonard
Kaniehtiio Hornas Gum-Chewing Girl
Garth Gilkeras Sigurbjörn Ásgeirsson
Frank Welkeras Giganotosaurus (voice) (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJuly 10, 2008
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) — shorter as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure, Science-fiction, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$101,702,060 (2.3× budget)
IMDbtt0373051

More from Eric Brevig

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Questions

How long is Journey to the Center of the Earth?
Journey to the Center of the Earth runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Journey to the Center of the Earth worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 5,186 votes, which places it #166 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 25%) and #1643 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Journey to the Center of the Earth?
Journey to the Center of the Earth was directed by Eric Brevig. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Yogi Bear (2010).
Who stars in Journey to the Center of the Earth?
Brendan Fraser as Trevor Anderson; Josh Hutcherson as Sean Anderson; Anita Briem as Hannah Ásgeirsson; Seth Meyers as Professor Alan Kitzens; Jean Michel Paré as Max Anderson; Jane Wheeler as Elizabeth Anderson.
What is Journey to the Center of the Earth rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Journey to the Center of the Earth?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/37013.

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