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Oblivion

Play trailer Poster for Oblivion PG-13 Released Apr 19, 2013 2h 15m Sci-Fi Adventure Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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In the year 2077, Jack Harper works as a security repairman on an Earth left empty and devastated after a war with aliens. Jack has two weeks left before his mission ends and he joins his fellow survivors on a faraway colony. However, Jack's concept of reality comes crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. The woman's arrival triggers a chain of events that culminates in Jack's nearly single-handed battle to save mankind.
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Visually striking but thinly scripted, Oblivion benefits greatly from its strong production values and an excellent performance from Tom Cruise.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online It's a shame that its poor editing inhibits what could have been a memorable movie. Rated: C+ Sep 7, 2017 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire Here's the trouble with mainstream science fiction filmmaking these days: there's no expectation that an audience is capable of putting things together or waiting for a payoff. Jun 21, 2016 Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com The story that eventually surfaces is no where near as interesting as the mesmerizing look of the film. Rated: B Apr 23, 2015 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand There’s no denying that Oblivion is derivative.... But director Joseph Kosinski, adapting his own graphic novel, sure knows how to make it look beautiful and evocative. Nov 6, 2022 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Oblivion’s characters do little more than service the puzzle-based plot, leaving the sometimes predictable dialogue to the actors to enhance. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 12, 2022 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies The eye-popping visuals help create a futuristic wonder, and the Iceland locations give a perfect sense of desolation. Rated: 4/5 Aug 24, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Aran D I loved oblivion. The cinematic escape alone is enough of a reason to see this movie. The soundtrack, visuals and great acting marry up very well. You don't have to be a genius to figure out the plot but this is a movie that can be watched over and over again. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/15/25 Full Review Carl M Jack (Tom Cruise) and Victoria (Andrea Riseborough) are part of the rearguard of a humanity that has left earth for Titan, Saturn's largest moon. After a catastrophic war with extraterrestrials, they have to maintain the drones that protect huge water-collecting rigs from scavenging aliens that have survived the war. When an orbiting spacecraft plunges to earth, a story of deception, romance and heroism unfurls. This is one of my favorite feel-good films. 5 stars! PS. Critics who call it 'thinly scripted' might have to watch it again and more attentively at that. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/25 Full Review Ben L I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It’s a great story to watch and lose yourself in. Tom is great as well as the rest of the cast. It’s not a mindless space or superhero movie. Slow simmer and made to perfection. Watch it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/26/25 Full Review Rex S Love this movie it has been my go-to film since it came out. Confused why the critics lay into this movie so heavily. I think they have a lack of imagination. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/21/25 Full Review Sergio A think it’s a film that has aged well, with outstanding cinematography, editing, and production design. The story is solid and it features strong performances from Andrea Riseborough and Morgan Freeman, but aside from Tom Cruise, the cast doesn’t quite come together, especially Olga Kurylenko, whose role feels somewhat out of place in the film. Another drawback is the plot holes, such as the little girl who appears at the end, which was not well developed. On the other hand, M83’s score is spectacular, though at times it tends to overshadow the narrative. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/17/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 2.25 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Nudity, Brief Strong Language, Sci-Fi Action Violence and Some Sensuality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $89,000,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the year 2077, Jack Harper works as a security repairman on an Earth left empty and devastated after a war with aliens. Jack has two weeks left before his mission ends and he joins his fellow survivors on a faraway colony. However, Jack's concept of reality comes crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. The woman's arrival triggers a chain of events that culminates in Jack's nearly single-handed battle to save mankind.
Director
Joseph Kosinski
Producer
Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Barry Levine, Duncan Henderson, Joseph Kosinski
Screenwriter
Karl Gajdusek, Michael Arndt
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Chernin Entertainment, Radical Studios, Monolith Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Nudity|Brief Strong Language|Sci-Fi Action Violence|Some Sensuality)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 19, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$89.0M
Runtime
2h 15m
Sound Mix
DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
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