Chronicle
Seen it?2012 | 84 min | Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 10 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of control, and their darker sides begin to take over.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$145 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Josh Trank
- Dane DeHaanAndrew Detmer
- Alex RussellMatt Garetty
- Michael B. JordanSteve Montgomery
- Michael KellyRichard Detmer
- Ashley HinshawCasey Letter
- Bo PetersenKaren Detmer
- Anna WoodMonica
- Rudi MalcolmWayne
- Luke TylerSean
- Crystal-Donna RobertsSamantha