The Day After Tomorrow

Name: The Day After Tomorrow
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure
Released: 2004-05-26
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm, Emmy Rossum, Sela Ward

2004 | 124 min | Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 4 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and adventure fans.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
45% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$553 million worldwide on a $125 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 627K people sought it out in the past year