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    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey

    • 20162016
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 1h 30min
    IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    4.4K
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    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016)
    An examination of the birth and death of the known universe.
    Trailer1:20
    3 Videos
    25 Photos
    DocumentaryDrama

    An exploration into our planetary past and a search for humanity's place in the future. With narration by Cate Blanchett.An exploration into our planetary past and a search for humanity's place in the future. With narration by Cate Blanchett.An exploration into our planetary past and a search for humanity's place in the future. With narration by Cate Blanchett.An exploration into our planetary past and a search for humanity's place in the future. With narration by Cate Blanchett.An exploration into our planetary past and a search for humanity's place in the future. With narration by Cate Blanchett.

    • Director
      • Terrence Malick(directed by)
    • Writer
      • Terrence Malick
    • Stars
      • Cate Blanchett(voice)
      • Jamal Cavil
      • Maisha Diatta
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Terrence Malick(directed by)
    • Writer
      • Terrence Malick
    • Stars
      • Cate Blanchett(voice)
      • Jamal Cavil
      • Maisha Diatta
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:20
    Official Trailer
    Voyage of Time
    Clip 0:46
    Voyage of Time
    Voyage of Time
    Clip 0:58
    Voyage of Time

    Photos25

    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016)
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    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016)
    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016)
    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016)
    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016)
    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016)
    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016)
    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016)
    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016)
    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016)
    Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016)

    Top cast

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    Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett
    • Narratoras Narrator
    • (voice)
    Jamal Cavil
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    Maisha Diatta
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    Yagazie Emezi
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    Daryl James Harris II
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    Sebastian Jackson
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    Abraham Kosgei
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    Runa Lucienne
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    Theo Bongani Ndyalvane
    Theo Bongani Ndyalvane
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    • (as Theophilus Bongani Ndyalvane)
    Jejuan Plair
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    Gabi Rojas
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    Shaun Ross
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    Mechelle Tunstall
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    Sanetra Stewart
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    Blane E. Warrior II
    • Early Humanas Early Human
    • Director
      • Terrence Malick(directed by)
    • Writer
      • Terrence Malick
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    An exploration into our planetary past and a search for humanity's place in the future. With narration by Cate Blanchett.
    humanityreenactmentaquaticevolutionuniverse6 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The story of our universe
    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for a sequence of nudity, and some disturbing images
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Terrence Malick has been designing and working on the film with large-format cameras for over thirty years.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Narrator: Mother.

    • Alternate versions
      There is a 46 minute version of Voyage of Time: Life's Journey (2016) without narration and in a 3.6:1 aspect ratio for IMAX projection.
    • Connections
      Referenced in WatchMojo: Top 10 Great Movies You Missed This Fall (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphony No. 9 in D Minor (
      Choral")"
      Composed Ludwig van Beethoven
      Performed by Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia and Chorus
      Conducted by Bela Drahos
      Courtesy of Naxos
      By arrangement with Source/Q

    User reviews28

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Best montage/collection of stock footage ever!
    I'll tell you what: buy it, play it, mute it, no subtitles, put on your classic/inspirational/whatever music of your choice. Enjoy.
    helpful•5
    1
    • ssbebo1986
    • Jan 1, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 4, 2017 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Voyage of Time
    • Filming locations
      • Kenya
    • Production companies
      • Sophisticated Films
      • Plan B Entertainment
      • LSG Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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