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Knowing

Seen it?

2009 | 121 min | Science Fiction, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but just 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 and sci-fi fans.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

A teacher opens a time capsule that has been dug up at his son's elementary school; in it are some chilling predictions -- some that have already occurred and others that are about to -- that lead him to believe his family plays a role in the events that are about to unfold.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    35% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $155 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 428K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alex Proyas

  • Nicolas CageJohn Koestler
  • Rose ByrneDiana Wayland
  • Chandler CanterburyCaleb Koestler
  • Ben MendelsohnPhil Bergman
  • Nadia TownsendGrace Koestler
  • Terry CamilleriCashier
  • Lara RobinsonLucinda Embry / Abby Wayland
  • Adrienne PickeringAllison
  • Danielle CarterMiss Taylor (1959)
  • Alethea McGrathMiss Taylor (2009)