Elevation
Seen it?2024 | 91 min | Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved 10 Cloverfield Lane or War Machine, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Post-apocalyptic survivors find refuge in the Rocky Mountains to hide from giant, insect-like creatures that can't live above 8,000 feet. However, when one of them needs life-saving supplies, they risk it all to venture into the danger zone.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$18 million worldwide on a $18 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 313K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Nolfi
- Anthony MackieWill
- Morena BaccarinNina
- Maddie HassonKatie
- Danny Boyd Jr.Hunter
- Rachel NicksTara
- Shauna EarpHannah
- Tyler GreyTim
- Drexel MalkoffNina’s Son (uncredited)
- David MalkoffNina’s Husband (uncredited)
- Mike HickmanRefugee (uncredited)