Annihilation
Seen it?2018 | 115 min | Science Fiction, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$43 million worldwide on a $40 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 995K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alex Garland
- Natalie PortmanLena
- Jennifer Jason LeighDr Ventress
- Gina RodriguezAnya Thorensen
- Tessa ThompsonJosie Radek
- Tuva NovotnyCass Sheppard
- Oscar IsaacKane
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