Prometheus

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Prometheus

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Released Jun 8, 2012

2h 3m

Sci-Fi

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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The discovery of a clue to mankind's origins on Earth leads a team of explorers to the darkest parts of the universe. Two brilliant young scientists lead the expedition. Shaw (Noomi Rapace) hopes that they will meet a race of benevolent, godlike beings who will in some way verify her religious beliefs, while Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green) is out to debunk any spiritual notions. However, neither the scientists nor their shipmates are prepared for the unimaginable terrors that await them.

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Critics Consensus

Ridley Scott's ambitious quasi-prequel to Alien may not answer all of its big questions, but it's redeemed by its haunting visual grandeur and compelling performances -- particularly Michael Fassbender as a fastidious android.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Prometheus recaptures the essence of not only a beloved franchise, but also an admired yet complicated genre many filmmakers attempt but few successfully. In short, it shows the amateurs how it's really done.

Rated: A

Sep 8, 2017

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Tom Charity

CNN.com

Even if the movie's logic ultimately spirals down into a vortex of hysteria, horror and hokum, I enjoyed the bulldozer intensity of the climax, which barely keeps a lid on the crackpot cult movie that's wrestling for the soul of this... blockbuster.

Nov 9, 2016

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

With poise and great artistry, Scott crafts a world that combines high-tech science, primal beginnings, human frailty and sheer horror.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 9, 2016

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

"Prometheus" is a modern, stylish, cerebral, and gorgeous exercise in science-fiction and terror that earns its place right along side Scott's films that defined both him and the genre

Rated: 5/5

Jul 23, 2025

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Justin Kim

Loud and Clear Reviews

Prometheus may not be a satisfying prequel, but it more than makes up for it by being a fascinating sci fi film to unpack.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 6, 2025

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

[Ridley] showcases his directorial prowess of masterfully building up the tension before evolving into a full-blown terror, coupled with Marc Streitensfeld’s riveting score and Dariusz Wolski’s stunning cinematography.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 15, 2024

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M B

Expertly written, crafted and cast sci fi movie. Just wish there was a directors cut to explain the end scenes a bit more as I got a lot from watching YouTube explanation videos.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/09/25

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Charlie M

A solid prequel that raises interesting philosophical questions, one of the better entries in the franchise.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

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Solomon K

Fantastic prequel. Loved the entire concept of going to find your creator. So wish they hadn’t ruined it with the awful follow up Covenant.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

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Joseph M

Terrible combination of pretentiousness and stupidity. One of the most disappointing movies I've ever watched considering how hyped up it was.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/06/25

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Austyn P

I thought this movie was SUPER interesting and definitely due for a sequel. I only like like 3 characters and they all ended up dead, and I think that the old dude being alive was weird, but other than that, GREAT movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/02/25

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Audience Member

The best “alien” movie, very interesting concepts

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/01/25

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Synopsis

The discovery of a clue to mankind's origins on Earth leads a team of explorers to the darkest parts of the universe. Two brilliant young scientists lead the expedition. Shaw (Noomi Rapace) hopes that they will meet a race of benevolent, godlike beings who will in some way verify her religious beliefs, while Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green) is out to debunk any spiritual notions. However, neither the scientists nor their shipmates are prepared for the unimaginable terrors that await them.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Ridley Scott, David Giler, Walter Hill
Screenwriter: Jon Spaihts, Damon Lindelof
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Brandywine Productions, Scott Free Productions
Rating: R (Sci-Fi Violence|Brief Language|Some Intense Images)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 8, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $126.5M
Runtime: 2h 3m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby

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