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Knowing (2009)

PG_13  121 min  -  Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi   -  20 March 2009 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Alex Proyas

Writers:

Ryne Douglas Pearson (screenplay), Juliet Snowden (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicolas Cage ...
Chandler Canterbury ...
Rose Byrne ...
Lara Robinson ...
D.G. Maloney ...
Nadia Townsend ...
Alan Hopgood Alan Hopgood ...
Adrienne Pickering ...
Joshua Long Joshua Long ...
Danielle Carter ...
Alethea McGrath Alethea McGrath ...
David Lennie David Lennie ...
Tamara Donnellan ...
Travis Waite Travis Waite ...
Ben Mendelsohn ...
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Storyline

In the fall of 1959, for a time capsule, students draw pictures of life as they imagine it will be in 50 years. Lucinda, an odd child who hears voices, swiftly writes a long string of numbers. In 2009, the capsule is opened; student Caleb Koestler gets Lucinda's "drawing" and his father John, an astrophysicist and grieving widower, takes a look. He discovers dates of disasters over the past 50 years with the number who died. Three dates remain, all coming soon. He investigates, learns of Lucinda, and looks for her family. He fears for his son, who's started to hear voices and who is visited by a silent stranger who shows him a vision of fire and destruction. What's going on? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Number | School | Disaster | Time Capsule | Student  | See more »

Taglines:

What Happens When The Numbers Run Out? See more »

Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for disaster sequences, disturbing images and brief strong language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA | UK | Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Know1ng See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$24,604,751 (USA) (22 March 2009) (3332 Screens)

Gross:

$79,948,113 (USA) (5 July 2009)
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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

WILHELM SCREAM: heard during the subway crash. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: During the scenes in 1959, some 50-star flags are seen. The 50-star flag was not introduced until July 4, 1960. The scene should have used the short-lived 49-star flag of 1959-60, although most people didn't replace their 48-star flags until the 50-star flag came out. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Miss Taylor: Everyone inside now!
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Connections

Featured in Knowing All: The Making of a Futuristic Thriller (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"News Theme"
Written and Performed by Guy Gross See more »