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Fifty years after it was buried in a time capsule, a schoolgirl's cryptic document falls into the hands of Caleb Koestler, the son of professor John Koestler (Nicolas Cage). John figures out that the encoded message accurately lists every major disaster from the past five decades, and predicts three future calamities -- one a global cataclysm. When his warnings fall on deaf ears, John enlists the help of the prophetic author's daughter and granddaughter to try to avert the ultimate disaster.
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Knowing has some interesting ideas and a couple good scenes, but it's weighted down by its absurd plot and over-seriousness.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/12/2017
F
... I was dozing off... Go to Full Review
Jordan Hoffman UGO 08/14/2009
B
Knowing feels like a bunch of cool ideas that were strewn about a table, picked up, shoved together, tied up with duct tape and, somehow, managed to stay working for the ride. Go to Full Review
Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 04/03/2009
2/5
Rather like watching an intricately arranged set of dominos starting to topple. That's neat. I didn't see that one coming, you think, as yet another train carriage joins the pile-up. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 12/02/2023
3.5/4
The result should not be dismissed as an average thriller, and yet, seen in those terms, it still succeeds because Proyas is a superior director, and after several missteps, he has finally redeemed himself with another fine piece of science fiction. Go to Full Review
Emiliano Basile EscribiendoCine 05/09/2023
6/10
Here, normality is affected by tragedy and reality acquires a mystical sheen where the inexplicable takes over what's rational. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 11/29/2020
6/10
The plot is hinged around a predicament so overwhelming that its conclusion can't possibly resolve satisfactorily. Go to Full Review
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David D @Dinwoodie 2d If only they'd cast Bruce Willis instead of Cage. So many lives could have been saved. See more Neil S Nov 30 Ah, humans. Always worried about the wrong things. See more Harry s Nov 13 I think this is a good end of the world movie. Some of the scene's are o-k the other scene's are just ass. the scene I'm talking about is when Abby and Caleb are the "Chosen one's". And the alien stalker guys are actully good guys? And they turn into weird blue alien things And they go into space and after that they're in a weird dimension? And the numbers where not bad scene. Overall It's alright but It gets weird sometimes I still watched the entire movie and it's alright to watch See more Leaburn O Nov 1 A bit odd upon reflection but some fun concepts. Disappointing ending. It was fine entertainment. Watched on Amazon Prime. See more Homes H Oct 17 I just want to say that the kid's performance is the worst I've ever seen in any movie. He is completely flat and lifeless and actually looks bored. I'm amazed they didn't recast him since it looks like he doesn't want to be there. It's bizarre. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Aug 1 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Fifty years after it was buried in a time capsule, a schoolgirl's cryptic document falls into the hands of Caleb Koestler, the son of professor John Koestler (Nicolas Cage). John figures out that the encoded message accurately lists every major disaster from the past five decades, and predicts three future calamities -- one a global cataclysm. When his warnings fall on deaf ears, John enlists the help of the prophetic author's daughter and granddaughter to try to avert the ultimate disaster.
Director
Alex Proyas
Producer
Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch
Screenwriter
Alex Proyas, Stuart Hazeldine, Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden, Stiles White
Distributor
Summit Entertainment
Production Co
Escape Artists, Summit Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Disaster Sequences|Brief Strong Language|Disturbing Images)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 20, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 31, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$79.9M
Runtime
1h 55m
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