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Prometheus

  • 20122012
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h 4min
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
587K
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Prometheus (2012)
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
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Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.Following clues to the origin of mankind, a team finds a structure on a distant moon, but they soon realize they are not alone.

IMDb RATING
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POPULARITY
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  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Jon Spaihts
    • Damon Lindelof
    • Dan O'Bannon(based on elements created by)
  • Stars
    • Noomi Rapace
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Michael Fassbender
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  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Jon Spaihts
    • Damon Lindelof
    • Dan O'Bannon(based on elements created by)
  • Stars
    • Noomi Rapace
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Michael Fassbender
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    • 2.6KUser reviews
    • 552Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 47 nominations total

    Videos17

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    Trailer 3:16
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    A Guide to the Films of Ridley Scott
    Clip 1:40
    A Guide to the Films of Ridley Scott
    WonderCon Footage
    Clip 1:12
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    Noomi Rapace on Elizabeth Shaw
    Featurette 1:41
    Noomi Rapace on Elizabeth Shaw
    "Creations"
    Featurette 3:35
    "Creations"

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    Top cast

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    Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace
    • Elizabeth Shawas Elizabeth Shaw
    Logan Marshall-Green
    Logan Marshall-Green
    • Charlie Hollowayas Charlie Holloway
    Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender
    • Davidas David
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Meredith Vickersas Meredith Vickers
    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Janekas Janek
    Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce
    • Peter Weylandas Peter Weyland
    Sean Harris
    Sean Harris
    • Fifieldas Fifield
    Rafe Spall
    Rafe Spall
    • Millburnas Millburn
    Emun Elliott
    Emun Elliott
    • Chanceas Chance
    Benedict Wong
    Benedict Wong
    • Ravelas Ravel
    Kate Dickie
    Kate Dickie
    • Fordas Ford
    Branwell Donaghey
    Branwell Donaghey
    • Mercenary 1as Mercenary 1
    Vladimir 'Furdo' Furdik
    Vladimir 'Furdo' Furdik
    • Mercenary 2as Mercenary 2
    • (as Vladimir Furdik)
    C.C. Smiff
    • Mercenary 3as Mercenary 3
    • (as CC Smiff)
    Shane Steyn
    • Mercenary 4as Mercenary 4
    Ian Whyte
    Ian Whyte
    • Last Engineeras Last Engineer
    John Lebar
    John Lebar
    • Ghost Engineeras Ghost Engineer
    Daniel James
    • Sacrifice Engineeras Sacrifice Engineer
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • Jon Spaihts
      • Damon Lindelof
      • Dan O'Bannon(based on elements created by)
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    Storyline

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    Following a faint trail of clues, the accomplished archaeologist, Doctor Elizabeth Shaw, and her partner, Charlie Holloway, along with a seventeen-man crew, embark on an ambitious, deep-space scientific expedition. Aboard the revolutionary space-exploration starship, USCSS Prometheus, the team sets foot on the rocky terrain of the desolate exomoon, LV-223, in 2093, to investigate the existence of the superior extraterrestrial species known as the "Engineers". But, there, inside a mysterious, complex structure of cavernous dark chambers and an intricate underground system of tunnels, more enigmas await. Now, a terrifying discovery threatens not only the outcome of the bold outer-space mission but also the very future of humankind. Is the world prepared for the answers to the fundamental questions of human existence? —Nick Riganas
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The search for our beginning could lead to our end
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • K-16
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Composer Marc Streitenfeld had the orchestra play his compositions backwards, and then digitally reversed the compositions for the final film. This made the music sound unusual and unsettling, which he felt was right for the film.
    • Goofs
      A CO2 concentration of 3% in the atmosphere is still not a lethal amount for human beings. Only after 5% does it become toxic. However, Ford actually states that the CO2 levels are *over* 3%, suggesting that was the minimum amount the preliminary sensors had detected.
    • Quotes

      David: Big things have small beginnings.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a statement at the end of the closing credits: "Previous Footage Property of Weyland Corp. Building Better Worlds Since 10.11.12. weylandindustries.com/timeline"
    • Alternate versions
      The film's 70mm and Digital IMAX 3D release was presented open-matte, at an aspect ratio of 1.90:1, meaning more information was in the frame for the entire film.
    • Connections
      Edited into Sensible Cinema: Prometheus (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Prelude for Piano No. 15 in D Flat Major, Op. 28 No. 15
      Written by Frédéric Chopin

    User reviews2.6K

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Prometheus (2012)
    Prometheus seems to have disappointed many viewers. Luckily for me I had no expectations, despite being a Scott film set in the same universe as the Alien franchise. The ship Prometheus goes looking for the beginning of mankind and what created us. It's a rather ambitious idea and the film should be given credit for trying to have some kind of theological and scientific debate. Unfortunately, the script also feels as though it has to give us the scares and frights that we associate with the Alien films. The majority of the film is intriguing but for every positive there is a negative. We get fascinating characters such as David, Vickers, and Janek. But they are mostly pushed aside to focus on the stupid scientist characters. Did the writers not realise how bad their work was? Rapace refuses to let one character take weapons on an expedition because it is a "scientific" mission. I call BS on that. No scientist would be so stupid as to explore a new planet, with no information on said planet, without a bit of protection. Characters decide to do stupid stuff, such as approach viscous looking new species etc. and it is here where the film annoyed me. The set design was beautiful, and I enjoyed the quieter moments the film had to offer, such as David's trying to understand emotions etc. The most interesting ideas the film has are delivered in single lines of dialogue, but are never explored. It's head and shoulders above many science fiction films of late, but it also needs a few sequels to clear things up. Unfortunately, that means it wasn't so great as a stand alone film.
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    • Sep 13, 2012

    FAQ28

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    • Is "Prometheus" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 2012 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Alien Universe
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • Alien 0
    • Filming locations
      • Dettifoss, Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Dune Entertainment
      • Scott Free Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $130,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $126,477,084
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $51,050,101
      • Jun 10, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $403,354,469
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 4min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Sonics-DDP
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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